Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine

RWJBarnabas Health and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center are seeking a clinical leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in Newark, NJ.

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is currently seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician to serve as the Chair in the Emergency Medicine Department at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. This is a great opportunity for an eager physician to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary team alongside a strong support staff including advanced practice providers with the goal of providing high-level care.

NBIMC is a major teaching facility, and an affiliate of Rutgers University. The Newark Beth Israel Department of Emergency Medicine is home to an ACGME accredited 3-year Emergency Medicine Residency Program with 24 residents, and also offers a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, EMS/Disaster Medicine Fellowship, Simulation Fellowship, and an Ultrasound Fellowship.

There is a separate Pediatric ED, RDU (Rapid Diagnostic Unit) staffed by ED Physicians, and a separate Fast Track/Intake area for lower acuity patients.

Another important aspect is that the RWJBH System is comprised of collaborative service lines of employed physicians and APPs - such as Hospital Medicine, Critical Care, Anesthesia, Radiology and Mobile Health. All of these services report up to the Chief Clinical officer and work together synergistically to improve efficiency, safety, quality and patient experience.

New staff will be required to meet the high standards of healthcare in accordance with policies adopted by the medical staff, hospital administration, and the Board of Trustees.

As the largest integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

The physician will be opened to opportunities to educate, supervise, and cover residents. The Chair of Emergency Medicine will practice within the department and oversee all clinical activities and provide leadership and support for all academic actions at Newark Beth Israel Center. The Chair will also serve as a faculty member of a strong academic training program, create policies that drive improvements in quality and safety, and continue to grow the robust emergency medicine department at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

• Strong clinical leader with experience driving improvements in quality and safety
• Commitment to academic excellence including prior experience in resident education and clinical research.
• At least 5 years of academic leadership experience
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine
• All candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Candidate should have exceptional interpersonal skills, strong clinical background, and keen understanding of how to drive and maintain clinical quality standards.
• Preferred academic clinical background

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $350,000 to $480,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state's largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed qua ternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive…