Infectious Disease Physician

Infectious Disease Physician — New Jersey About the Opportunity

RWJ Barnabas Health has an immediate opportunity for a full time 100% Infectious disease position with a well-established private practice in Central New Jersey. Affiliated primarily with Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, a community hospital in Lakewood, NJ, the position is in-patient focused with a selective out-patient schedule (No nursing homes). The practice offers an extremely flexible schedule, allowing this person to choose their own hours.

We welcome you to join a dynamic, forward-thinking Infectious Disease practice embedded within a vibrant 500+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital in New Jersey — where clinical excellence meets community impact and academic engagement.

• Young, enthusiastic, and collaborative  group
• Deeply involved in community-based infectious diseases
• Integral part of hospital residency training programs
• Elective rotations for residents in
• Mentorship: guiding residents and fellows in writing case reports, abstracts, and presentations
• Supportive, collegial culture with strong leadership

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Diseases
• Passion for teaching and academic medicine
• Community-minded with strong interpersonal skills
• Eager to grow within an upwardly mobile practice
• Interest in mentoring the next generation of physicians
• Interest in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship
• Strong clinical acumen and evidence-based practice
• Team player with entrepreneurial spirit

• Provide inpatient infectious disease consultations at the affiliated 500+ bed teaching hospital for a wide range of complex infectious diseases.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, intensivists, and other specialists to guide diagnosis and management of infectious disease cases
• Interpret and recommend appropriate use of microbiological, serological, and molecular diagnostic studies
• Lead antibiotic stewardship initiatives in collaboration with pharmacy and hospital administration
• Participate in infection prevention and control activities within the hospital
• Manage HIV/AIDS and other complex immunocompromised patients in the inpatient setting

• Conduct weekly outpatient clinic session for follow-up and infectious disease conditions

The anticipated base salary range for this position if hired to work is $280,000 - $390,000 per year
. The total compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation & PTO (2 weeks vacation + 1 week CME/conference time)
• Malpractice coverage (fully covered)
• CME allowance
• Hospital privileges and annual hospital dues covered by practice
• 1-in-4 weekend call schedule
• 3-year contract with 15% raise or RVU-based compensation review at renewal
• Partnership track available after 5 years of service
• Visa sponsorship available: J-1 Waiver and H-1B considered on a case-by-case basis

Located in a family-friendly, low-crime community in New Jersey — minutes from beautiful beaches and family entertainment. Served by highly-rated public schools. Enjoy the best of both worlds: a relaxed, safe suburban lifestyle with effortless access to two world-class cities. Approximately 1 hour to Philadelphia and 1 hour 15 minutes to New York City. Parks, cultural venues, and outdoor activities all within easy reach.