House Officer (Limited Permit Physician) - Dept. Surgery

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and talented physician to join our team of House Officers (Limited Permit Physician). We serve a culturally diverse population with a wide spectrum of medical conditions. As House Officer, you will work under the supervision of an Attending Physician to deliver high-quality patient care within the guidelines and limitations set forth by the New York State Education Department and the supervising physician/facility.

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 220-bed teaching hospital located in a residential neighborhood directly on the border of northern Brooklyn and Western Queens. We serve a variety of cultural and ethnic communities. We are committed to quality and compassion in addressing the healthcare needs of urban neighborhoods.

The House Officer (Limited Permit Physician) will provide medical care to patients under the supervision of a fully licensed and registered New York State physician.

This role is designed for individuals who have met most of the requirements for medical licensure in NYS but may not yet have completed all examinations or residency requirements.

The Limited Permit Physician will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within the guidelines and limitations set forth by the New York State Education Department and the supervising physician/facility.

Responsibilities

All applicants are required to fulfill the below responsibilities under the general supervision of fully licensed providers.

  • Conduct patient examinations, obtain medical histories, and document findings accurately and comprehensively.
  • Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e. g., laboratory work, imaging) under the direction of the supervising physician.
  • Provide appropriate medical treatment and management of patient conditions as directed by the supervising physician.
  • Prescribe medications (if permitted under the supervising physician's scope and facility policies).
  • Perform medical procedures within the scope of their training and as authorized by the supervising physician.
  • Provide patient education and counseling on health maintenance, disease management, and treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, physician assistants, and specialists, to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD, DO, or equivalent).
  • Successful completion of required USMLE or COMLEX examinations (as per NYS regulations for limited permits).
  • Eligibility for or possession of a New York State Limited Permit to practice medicine.
  • Strong clinical skills and medical knowledge.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under supervision.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient care and ethical medical practice.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

We offer an attractive salary, paid time off, CME days plus allowance, and a competitive benefit package. Compensation is $75,000 annually.

Wyckoff is committed to recruiting faculty that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient examinationMedical history takingPatient care planningDiagnostic test interpretationMedical treatment managementMedication prescriptionInterpersonal skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates House Officer (Limited Permit Physician) - Dept. Surgery at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 990 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 93% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 990 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 11.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 66% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Brooklyn, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
CME days plus allowance
Competitive benefit package