Assist–Assoc Prof, Anesthesiologist-Pain Management

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 450,000 - 498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University—New Jersey Medical School seeks a full-time Attending/Associate Professor level anesthesiologist with advanced pain management training. The role involves outpatient pain care, intraoperative anesthesia for adults, and teaching residents and fellows at University Hospital.

Responsibilities include procedures in the Pain Center, on-site services in ORs, collaboration with faculty, and potential involvement in a pain fellowship program.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Anesthesiologist/Pain Management Sub-specialty.
• Certifications/Licenses: MD/Board certified
• Preferred Qualifications: Anesthesiologist/General Anesthesia & Pain Management

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site anesthesia services to adult patients at University Hospital in the Main Operating Rooms as well as the Same-Day-Surgery ORs in the Doctor’s Office Center and various off-the-floor locations.
• Treat patients with chronic pain in the Comprehensive Pain Management Center.
• Perform procedures in the Main OR and DOC when appropriate.
• Provide intraoperative and didactic teaching that forwards pain management division.
• Participate in various divisional/departmental/institutional initiatives and activities.
• Participate in Faculty Development and skill/knowledge acquisition initiatives.
• Participate and promote research that forwards the discipline both academically and clinically.
• All medical records must be completed in accordance with NJMS and hospital policies, including the completion of all medical records within 7 days of the date of service.
• Complete all charge submissions within 14 days of the date of service; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chair and/or Division Chief.

Education

Anesthesiologist/Pain Management Sub-specialty

MD/Board certified

Job description

Assist–Assoc Prof, Anesthesiologist-Pain Management

Recruitment/Posting Title Assist–Assoc Prof, Anesthesiologist-Pain Management

Department NJMS - Anesthesiology

Salary Details A range of 450k to 498k

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.

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

Posting Summary

The Division of Pain Management, Department of Anesthesiology, Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School, seeks an anesthesiologist with additional training in pain management for a full-time position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are a vibrant service with over 5,500 outpatient visits and over 1,500 Interventional Procedures per year. In addition, we have an ACGME accredited pain fellowship with one fellow per annum.

Clinical responsibilities will include: providing outpatient care at the Comprehensive Pain Center and procedures at our new state-of-the-art Pain Procedural Suite located at University Hospital as well as providing on-site anesthesia services to adult patients at University Hospital.

Teaching the students, residents, and fellow takes place intra-operatively, in clinic plus formal didactic sessions. There is an opportunity for the right candidate to become further involved in the fellowship program as an Associate Director.

In addition, the candidate will participate in Faculty Development programs, work collaboratively with the members of the department both clinically and administratively and have the ability to participate in research that forwards the discipline both academically and clinically.

Qualified applicants must: 1. Have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2. Hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the state of New Jersey, and 3. Be a BC/BE Anesthesiologist and in Pain Management. The effective day of the appointment is August 1st, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Rutgers NJMS is an Equal opportunity, Affermative Action Employer. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We embrace and celebrate the multiple dimensions of diversity that each member of our community offers, including but not limited to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, geography, disability, and age. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ). For more information, please visit http://recruitment.rutgers.edu/TheRUCommitment-2.htm and for the University’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative, please go to https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/60.1.8%20-%20current.pdf. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

26FA0478

Posting Open Date

05/12/2026

Posting Close Date

(None provided)

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Anesthesiologist/Pain Management Sub-specialty

Certifications/Licenses: MD/Board certified

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (None specified)

Preferred Qualifications: Anesthesiologist/General Anesthesia & Pain Management

Clinical Setting

Standard OR/Clinical setting

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Light lifting

Overview

Full-time faculty position for Attending General Anesthesiologist involving patient care, resident and student didactics, and research functions.

Statement

Position Description

• Provide on-site anesthesia services to adult patients at University Hospital in the Main Operating Rooms as well as the Same-Day-Surgery ORs in the Doctor’s Office Center and various off-the-floor locations;
• Treat patients with chronic pain in the Comprehensive Pain Management Center;
• Perform procedures in the Main OR and DOC when appropriate;
• Provide intraoperative and didactic teaching that forwards pain management division;
• Participate in various divisional/departmental/institutional initiatives and activities;
• Participate in Faculty Development and skill/knowledge acquisition initiatives;
• Participate and promote research that forwards the discipline both academically and clinically;
• All medical records must be completed in accordance with NJMS and hospital policies, including the completion of all medical records within 7 days of the date of service;
• Complete all charge submissions within 14 days of the date of service; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chair and/or Division Chief.

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

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

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