Chief, Wound Center

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 214,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a dynamic Chief of Wound Care to oversee a comprehensive Wound Care Center in New Jersey. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, clinical excellence, and program growth, including advanced hyperbaric oxygen therapy and technology integration.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, drive quality improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance. Eligibility for a Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine faculty appointment adds academic dimension to the position.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school or osteopathic program.
• Board eligibility or board certification in the relevant specialty.
• Fellowship training with HBOT capability and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical direction of the Wound Care Center and set evidence-based protocols.
• Drive strategic growth including services expansion and HBOT integration.
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and techs.
• Lead quality improvement and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Skills

HBOT supervision

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Board Eligible or Board Certified

Fellowship Trained

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chief of Wound Care. This dynamic role involves providing strategic, clinical, and administrative oversight for our comprehensive, multidisciplinary Wound Care Center, ensuring the delivery of state-of-the-art patient care and driving program growth and innovation.

Opportunity Information

• Lead the clinical direction of the Wound Care Center, developing and implementing advanced, evidence-based treatment protocols to ensure the highest standards of patient care and outcomes.
• Drive the strategic growth and development of the program, including the expansion of services and integration of new technologies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and technicians, fostering a collaborative and scholarly environment.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor clinical outcomes, and ensure full compliance with all regulatory, DNV, and Joint Commission accreditation standards.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
• Highly competitive compensation package, including a robust benefits package.

Requirements Include

• M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Fellowship Trained
• Obtain or have the ability to obtain a New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS
• Must possess the specialized training and certification required to medically direct and supervise hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

Compensation

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $237,959. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization. Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization. Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles. Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications. Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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