Pediatric Infectious Disease Faculty Member

Davita Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 144,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university health system seeks a Pediatric Infectious Disease Faculty Member. This role focuses on patient care and education, offering a competitive salary and benefits. Candidates should possess an MD or DO and a fellowship in pediatric infectious disease. Join a team dedicated to improving children's health in a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Must have an MD or DO and be fellowship trained in pediatric infectious disease.
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient and outpatient care.
• Mentor students and residents through teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Patient care

Research

Education

MD or DO degree

Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease

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	Pediatric Infectious Disease Faculty Member
Department	RWJ-Pediatrics-Infectious Disease
Salary Details	A minimum of $144413
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	The Department of Pediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Medical School is seeking to hire a faculty member in the division of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Disease. Candidate must have an MD or DO degree and be fellowship trained in and board-certified or board eligible in pediatric infectious disease. We are looking for pediatric physicians to see patients and mentor students and residents at both outpatient and inpatient locations through didactic and bedside teaching. The successful candidate will provide direct inpatient consultations at the Bristol Myer Squibb Children's Hospital in New Brunswick as well as at Monmouth Medical Center. The candidate will also provide direct outpatient care primarily at the East Brunswick, Child Health Institute (New Brunswick), and Eatontown ambulatory facilities. Other offsites may include Somerset, Monroe, Edison, and Lakewood. We are seeking a candidate who has a passion for teaching and enjoys caring for children with a wide variety of conditions including those who are medically complex. We value leadership. Applicants with research training and a portfolio of scholarly productivity are encouraged. As a part of Rutgers University RWJMS, faculty have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the basic and social sciences, and other clinical arms of the university. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience including those underrepresented in medicine. Rutgers is NJ's State University and provides broad opportunities for collaboration within the School and across the state. Rutgers Health Professions Schools and the Institute for Health, Healthcare Policy, and Health Policy, and Brain Health Institute comprise Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Rutgers University is the lead institution (along with Princeton University and NJ Instituted of Technology), in NJ ACTS, a Translational Research Institute that is one of 42 funded by the NIH as part of its Clinical and Translations Science Award (CTSA) program. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic career-oriented physician. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and academic rank commensurate with experience. The Bristol Myers Squibb Children's Hospital of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ is a five-time Magnet recipient that is recognized as "One of America's Best Children's Hospitals" by U.S. News and World Report. BMSCH is a 105-bed acute care hospital located on the only pediatric academic health campus in New Jersey. The outpatient services are located in the Rutgers Child Health Institute of NJ, a state-of-the-art facility that includes a Pediatric CRC, Pediatric subspecialty offices, and a modern research facility. Our New Brunswick-based clinical programs have achieved Accredited Status for Ambulatory Health Care by the Joint Commission, one of only a small number of academic ambulatory practices with this status. Adjacent to the RWJ Barnabas Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's hospital is the PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital, which is one of the country's largest inpatient acute rehabilitation facilities for children. Across the street is the Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ - the only NCI designated center in the state of New Jersey. The Department of Pediatrics is composed of 130 full-time and more than 200 volunteer faculty members, organized into 18 divisions including all the pediatric subspecialties and four key surgical services. Our centers of excellence include The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, Child Health Sciences, and the Institute for the Study of Child Development. The Department is undergoing a renaissance following the recent integration of the medical school with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the merger of two major health systems to form RWJ Barnabas. The Department has recently expanded by more than 40 new faculty members and plans to recruit additional faculty, to expand our research, education, and clinical programs and provide improved care to our patients. As the State's premier academic institution, there are many opportunities to collaborate across campuses with all the health professional schools and biomedical science school at the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences strategic plan includes neuroscience as a signature program with the establishment of the Brain Health Institute. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or any other category covered by law in its admission, programs, activities, or employment matters Interested candidates should apply to the Rutgers website. Please email a cover letter and your CV to: Patricia Whitley-Williams, MD Professor Division Director, Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases Department of Pediatrics, Rutgers RWJMS [e-mail]
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0263
Posting Open Date	03/17/2025
Posting Close Date	03/06/2026

Qualifications

Candidate must have an MD or DO degree and be fellowship trained in and board-certified or board eligible in pediatric infectious disease.

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/247168
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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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