Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 204,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits (defined contrib.)

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Department of Family Medicine at NJMS seeks a Family Medicine physician (MD or DO) at Assistant Professor rank for a 12-month appointment. The role is 100% onsite at the GKV Health Center with a focus on patient-centered care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, NJ medical license, CDS, and DEA by start date, plus managed care credentialing.

Qualifications

• MD or DO; board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine.
• Valid NJ medical license, CDS, and DEA by start date.
• Managed care credentialing completed prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Family Medicine clinical consultation services at the Health and Wellness Center located at Georgia King Village.
• Ensure that Family Medicine clinical care is patient centered.
• Provide guidance to non-physician GKV Health Center team members supporting Family Medicine Services.
• Collaborate with GKV Health Center partners to ensure transitions and care.
• Serve as physician liaison for clinical services at GKV Health Center.
• Participate in continuous performance improvement efforts to reduce costs and improve outcomes.
• Adhere to applicable Compliance Policies and regulations.

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Salary Details $240,000 for standard 12 month appointment

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

The Department of Family Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ) is seeking one Family Medicine physician at the rank of Assistant Professor for a continued and essential collaboration between the NJMS Department of Family Medicine and University Hospital’s Health & Wellness Center at Georgia King Village. We strive to create and retain a thriving culture of faculty who identify with our patients and are interested in addressing health inequities. This position is coterminous with a current contract. The position is also 100% onsite.

The job duties for this position includes the following:

• Deliver Family Medicine clinical consultation services to patients at the Health and Wellness Center located at Georgia King Village ( GKV Health Center).
• Ensure that Family Medicine clinical care provided is patient centered.
• Provide guidance to non-physician GKV Health Center team members supporting Family Medicine Services, such as advanced practice providers, physician assistants, and social workers, including the execution of any advanced practice nurse collaborative agreements as may be required.
• Collaborate, develop, and strengthen relationships with GKV Health Center partners to ensure appropriate transitions and care.
• Serve as physician liaison for clinical services at GKV Health Center regarding Family Medicine Services.
• Actively participate in continuous performance improvement efforts to reduce operational costs and improve patient outcomes.
• Understand and adhere to GKV Health Center’s, and as applicable University Hospital’s, compliance standards as they appear in GKV Health Center’s, and as applicable University Hospital’s, Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, GKV Health Center and, as applicable University Hospital, regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 26FA0083

Posting Open Date 01/30/2026

Minimum Education and Experience MD or DO, Board Certified or board eligible in Family Medicine

Candidates must be able to possess a valid NJ medical license, CDS , and DEA by the first day of employment at Rutgers in addition to being board certified or board eligible. New recruits must have appropriate managed care credentialing completed prior to start date.

Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

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.

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As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Non-Discrimination-Statement .

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