RWJMS Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology TBD, Assistant or Associate Professor

Weatherby Healthcare; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare division is seeking a board-certified rheumatologist for a full-time position. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive patient care, teaching, and engaging in scholarly activities within a rapidly growing multispecialty academic practice. Candidates should have strong clinical and teaching skills and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Rheumatology is required.
• NJ medical license eligibility is necessary.
• Experience in clinical and teaching roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on inpatient consultative service and outpatient practice.
• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in scholarly activities like research and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical skills

Teaching skills

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound expertise

Education

BE/BC in Rheumatology

NJ medical license or eligibility for licensure

Job description

The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine is seeking a BC/BE rheumatologist for a full-time appointment in a rapidly growing program that is part of a multispecialty academic practice setting. Responsibilities include patient care on the inpatient consultative service, outpatient practice, on-call coverage, and teaching. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound expertise is desirable. There may be opportunities for focused research. Excellent clinical and teaching skills are required, as instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows is integral to our clinical program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• See new and follow-up patient visits, including consultations on the inpatient Rheumatology service.
• Manage patients in the outpatient Rheumatology faculty practice.
• Be assigned inpatient service time, approximately twelve weeks, with final determination made by the Division Chief.
• Activities will comprise 90% Clinical FTE (cFTE), including inpatient service at RWJUH and outpatient Rheumatology practice.
• Submit clinical charges and patient notes in a timely manner.
• Participate in scholarly activities such as teaching, research, quality improvement projects, and scientific presentations/publications (10%).
• Engage in education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in all academic and clinical activities of the Division.
• Participate in Department of Medicine and Medical School committees as appropriate.
• Attend Division and Departmental meetings, including faculty meetings, Grand Rounds, and recruitment sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chief and/or Department Chairman.
• Maintain a team-oriented approach that promotes partnerships, trust, and strong relationships.

Requirements:

• BE/BC in Rheumatology
• NJ medical license or eligibility for licensure

Qualified applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest and CV to: Susan Bethay, Sr. Physician Recruiter at [e-mail] and Dr. Vivien Hsu, Interim Chief of Rheumatology at [e-mail].

The anticipated salary range for this position is $240,000 to $250,000 per year.

Salary will depend on educational background, skills, and professional experience.

RWJBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity.

About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick:

Founded in 1884, RWJUH New Brunswick is an academic medical center with Centers of Excellence in cardiovascular care, cancer care, stroke care, neuroscience, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s health, including The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH). BMSCH is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to pediatric care, serving children of all ages.

As the flagship cancer hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, RWJUH New Brunswick is a leader in advanced care, emergency preparedness, and innovative treatments. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.