Physician Specialist

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Physician Specialist


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Pediatrics


Department
RWJ - Pediatrics Hospital Medi


Overview


New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Physician Specialist for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The primary purpose of the Physician Specialist will be to provide patient care at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The Physician Specialist will perform as Chief Resident for the residency program.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Holds both clinical and academic responsibilities consistent with General Pediatrics.
• Responsible for the transport of ill children.
• Responsible for consultation to Emergency Department (ED), routine newborn and pediatric care.
• Teaches/mentors residents and medical students assigned to the clinic.
• Works with clinic staff to improve patient services, charting and clinic policies.
• Participates/teaches in noon conference at case conferences and ground rounds whenever possible.

FLSA
Exempt


Grade
01S


Salary Details

Minimum Salary
33235.000


Mid Range Salary
227332.000


Maximum Salary
421428.000


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time


Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50


Daily Work Shift
Day


Work Arrangement


This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Health Care Professionals


Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

• Candidate must have MD degree and must have a valid NJ medical license.

Certifications/Licenses

• CDS/DEA required.
• Physician must be board eligible or board certified in General Pediatrics.
• Consideration will also be given to applicants who have not yet obtained all required licensure or board eligibility. Documentation of all required licensure and board eligibility must be provided prior to the commencement of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, walking, sitting, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lift or exert up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Hospital environment with moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST1154


Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)


Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick


City
New Brunswick


State
NJ


Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


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