Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Morristown, NJ

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Morristown, NJ
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking an accomplished Emergency Medicine Department Chair to lead the Emergency Department and Pediatric Emergency Department at a major academic medical center in Morristown, New Jersey. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced physician with a strong background in emergency medicine, academic medicine, and department administration.

The Emergency Department offers:

• Approximately 110,000 annual ED visits, including pediatrics
• 120 modern treatment areas
• Recently renovated and expanded adult and pediatric emergency facilities
• Level I Trauma Center
• Goryeb Children's Hospital and dedicated Pediatric ED
• Fast Track and specialized treatment areas
• Behavioral health services
• Geriatric services
• Certified Autism Center
• EMS control with specialty transport, transfer, and helicopter capabilities
• Advanced Practice Provider and scribe support
• Epic EMR
• ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency
• Medical school affiliation and robust academic programs

Compensation & Benefits

• $575,000–$625,000 annually, including clinical and administrative compensation.
• Administrative leadership compensation provided through a stipend
• Start-date bonus paid upon commencement
• Bonus subject to a 24-month clawback period
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Additional leadership and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine through ABEM or AOBEM.
• Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency.
• Current or eligible New Jersey medical license.
• 15+ years of Emergency Department Director and academic Emergency Medicine experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing complex emergency medicine operations.
• Experience with residency and fellowship education preferred.
• Strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and strategic leadership skills.
• Must be available to begin as soon as hospital credentialing and privileges are completed, anticipated to take approximately 3–4 months.