Department of Medicine: Division Chief of Pulmonary

Davita Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 268,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School seeks a dynamic leader for the position of Academic Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. This role involves leading the division, advancing clinical services, and fostering research and academic excellence in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about building collaborative research programs and mentoring junior faculty.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership and high-level administrative skills.
• Active funded research program in basic, translational, clinical, or health services research.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for growth and advancement of research and faculty recruitment.
• Provide clinical and teaching excellence in pulmonary disease and critical care.
• Shape growth of pulmonary services across the RWJBarnabas/Rutgers Health System.

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent, board certified in Internal Medicine or Pulmonary and Critical Care

Job description

Position Details

Position 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.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Department of Medicine: Division Chief of Pulmonary
Department	RWJ-Medicine-Pulmonary-Meb
Salary Details	A minimum of $268,759 as the academic base and eligible for faculty practice.
Offer Information
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) Department of Medicine is seeking a distinguished, dynamic and collaborative leader with a strong clinical and academic foundation to serve as its next Academic Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. As the leader of the Division, the Chief will be responsible for the growth and advancement of research, faculty recruitment and development, scholarly activity, and clinical and teaching excellence. The new Chief will have the opportunity to shape the growth of pulmonary services across the RWJBarnabas/Rutgers Health System, a$5 Billion enterprise that cares for about 40% of all NJ residents. In concert with the Department, School, and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), the Division Chief will expand interdisciplinary and translational research within the division. The current Division strives to be a nationally recognized program, advancing clinical, educational, research and scholarly activities with the goal of being a top tier Division in all areas. It includes well-developed general pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine programs. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced physician leader to work in an advanced healthcare market, expand services with the clinical and operational support and expertise of one of the nation's leading health systems. New Brunswick is a desirable region of the Northeast with a diverse patient population, top-rated schools and easy access to both the New York Metropolitan and greater Philadelphia regions. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Medicine, the incoming Chief must be passionate about building collaborative research programs, mentoring junior faculty, and advancing pulmonary medicine on the national/international stage. The Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine will be supported with the funds necessary to meet a high standard of excellence in clinical care, research, and education. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership, a high-level of administrative skill, excellent communication skills, clinical and research productivity, an understanding of the complexity of uniting academic and community medicine, and a creative vision to develop a superior pulmonary program, advancing the clinical, research, and training missions of the medical school, while working closely with community physician leaders to collaboratively advance the delivery of care to the health system patient populations. The candidate will inspire, manage and mentor, and have a passion for providing outstanding care, a desire to improve systems and processes to maximize efficiency, and the leadership qualities to engage faculty, set expectations and develop careers. In addition, the successful candidate will have an actively funded research program in basic, translational, clinical, or health services research, strong academic credentials, and have a distinguished record of accomplishments across all missions.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0524
Posting Open Date	05/13/2025
Posting Close Date	05/07/2026

Qualifications

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent
board certified in Internal Medicine or Pulm and Critical Care

The Department of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is comprised of approximately 150 paid and more than 300 volunteer faculty members organized into 11 divisions covering the major medical subspecialties: Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension; Education; Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition; Gastroenterology and Hepatology; General Internal Medicine; Hematology; Medical Oncology; Nephrology; Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine; and Rheumatology.

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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Overview
Statement	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/250927
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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