Assistant Professor / Nocturnist

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 341,000 - 417,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits and savings plans

Educational benefits for employees

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join our faculty as a Nocturnist. The Department of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School oversees a busy ED serving as a regional center for trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergencies.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality overnight emergency care while contributing to education and scholarly activity in a fast-paced academic environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care during overnight shifts.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad spectrum of acute illnesses and injuries.
• Manage critically ill and injured patients in collaboration with trauma, surgical, medical, and specialty teams.
• Supervise and educate Emergency Medicine residents, medical students, and APPs.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teaching medical students

Resident supervision

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME Emergency Medicine residency

Board-certified/board-eligible in Emergency Medicine

NJ medical licensure eligibility

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant Professor / Nocturnist

Department: RWJ - Emergency Medicine

Salary Details: Minimum of $379,000

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.

Benefits: 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 Department of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School a in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join our faculty as a Nocturnist. The Emergency Department manages more than 80,000 patient visits annually and serves as a regional referral center for trauma, critical care, stroke, cardiac emergencies, and complex tertiary care.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality emergency care during overnight shifts while contributing to the department's mission of excellence in patient care, education, and academic development. Faculty members work collaboratively with emergency medicine residents, medical students, advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing staff, and multidisciplinary consultants in a fast-paced academic environment.

Position Status: Full Time

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Completed ACGME, Medical Residency Program, MD, DO

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Primary ResponsibilitiesClinical Care

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care during designated overnight shifts.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a broad spectrum of acute illnesses and injuries.
• Manage critically ill and injured patients in collaboration with trauma, surgical, medical, and specialty teams.
• Participate in departmental quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

Education and Supervision

• Supervise and provide clinical oversight for Emergency Medicine residents, off-service residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes clinical excellence and professional development.
• Deliver bedside teaching and procedural instruction during clinical shifts.
• Participate in resident and student evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the department's educational mission through lectures, conferences, simulation activities, and other didactic teaching opportunities as appropriate.

Academic and Departmental Contributions

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in scholarly activity, research, educational innovation, or administrative projects consistent with faculty interests and departmental needs.
• Support ongoing accreditation, performance improvement, and patient safety efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• DEA registration and appropriate hospital credentialing.

Preferred

• Prior experience in academic emergency medicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident and medical student education.
• Interest in quality improvement, research, simulation, ultrasound, administration, or other academic pursuits.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279921

Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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.

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