Assistant Professor Department of Family Medicine

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to health equity as an Assistant Professor in Family Medicine. This role involves providing primary care and addressing systemic health disparities in the Newark community. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to social justice and patient advocacy, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations. Contribute to a vibrant academic environment while making a significant impact on patient care and community health outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare education and practice.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and provide patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Participate in on-call coverage and maintain patient care standards.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Crisis Management

Team Collaboration

Cultural Competency

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Family Medicine

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Professor Department of Family Medicine
Department	NJMS-Family Medicine
Salary	Annual Salary
Benefits
Posting Summary	The Department of Family Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is currently recruiting candidates for Assistant Professor and Physician Specialist ranks in our department. We strive to create and retain a thriving culture of faculty who identify with our patients and are interested in addressing health inequities. Ideal candidates understand and mirror the patient population that we serve. We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician in the rank of Assistant Professor to join as core faculty in the department to provide primary care at the New Jersey Family Practice Center and Student Health Services in Newark, NJ. Candidates will support inquiry into the structural, systemic, institutional, and individual effects of racism and discrimination. Excellent candidates will have a record of serving patients to overcome inequity and social justice barriers.
Position Status
Posting Number	22FA0027
Posting Open Date	01/10/2022
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Licensed to practice in New Jersey State
Board Certified in Family Medicine (Eligible)

EMR: EPIC

Able to lift up to 25 LBS.

Minimum Education and Experience	MD or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ABFM Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine Credential Required: Licensed, or eligible, by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Current DEA and CDS Registration Ability to type and use a computer to enter in the Electronic Medical Records Manual dexterity and mobility for charting (typing) Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations Must exhibit flexibility to work in a variety of settings
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Duties and Responsibilities included but not limited to the following: Conduct age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination in accordance with current standards of professional practice, regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy. Assesses patients' conditions and age-specific medical needs; sets goals and prescribes appropriate clinical interventions to meet these goals. Prescribes appropriate laboratory and diagnosis procedures related to patients' health status and facilitates appropriate treatment intervention predicated on results of these procedures. Provider shall provide direct clinical care to all patients assigned to Provider in accordance with applicable standards of care. Provider will be required to maintain certain good citizenship standards designed to optimize patient care and service and the smooth operation of the Center. Such standards include but are not limited to the following: Accommodating walk-in patients, arriving for office sessions on time and remaining throughout each session, engaging in teamwork with the support staff, following procedures and practice guidelines, e.g., appropriate clinical charting with complete notes and up-to-date problem and medication lists, timely completion of encounter forms. Provider will be required to participate on a rotating basis in the 24 hour on-call phone coverage arrangement that is unit/site-specific. Provider shall meet specialty and site-specific defined productivity expectations. At all times, Provider shall accurately and timely complete any paperwork necessary to facilitate billing and reimbursement.
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Posting Details

DOC, 90 Bergen Street, Newark NJ

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/152150
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
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State
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