Chair, Emergency Medicine — Lead Academic Dept & Residency

RWJ Barnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to lead as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. This teaching hospital hosts an ACGME-accredited residency program and several fellowship tracks, offering a rich academic environment and Rutgers affiliation.

The role combines clinical oversight with academic leadership, resident education, and policy development to drive quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency Medicine.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey.
• Minimum 5 years of academic leadership experience.
• Strong record in resident education and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical activities within the Emergency Medicine Department.
• Provide leadership and support for academic actions at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
• Serve as faculty for residency and fellowship programs, including resident education and supervision.
• Create and implement policies to improve quality and safety across the department.
• Collaborate with other department chairs and clinical leaders to enhance interdisciplinary operations.
• Grow and strengthen the department to ensure continued excellence in patient care.

Skills

Academic leadership

Resident education

Clinical quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Board certification in Emergency Medicine

Licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey

Academic leadership experience (5+ years)

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health's Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to lead as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. This teaching hospital hosts an ACGME-accredited residency program and several fellowship tracks, offering a rich academic environment and Rutgers affiliation.

The role combines clinical oversight with academic leadership, resident education, and policy development to drive quality and safety.