Physician Specialist Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

Physician Specialist
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
in Newark, NJ

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Full-Time

Salary:

Salary Details A maximum of $104,000

Posted:

06/17/2025

Category:

Health and Medical Services Job Category Staff & Executive – Healthcare – Other Overview 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 Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Physician Specialist for the Surgical Critical Care Trauma Department within New Jersey Medical School. As a full time physician specialist in the Department of Surgery, you will be expected to participate in all activities to the satisfaction of the Department Chair, and/or Division Chief. Incumbent will provide trauma surgery inpatient, outpatient, surgical and bedside patient care to all patients requiring these services. Provide call coverage to University Hospital and any other designated outside facility, as required. Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Provide surgical critical care, trauma and general surgery clinical services to University Hospital and any other designated outside facility, as required.
Perform surgical critical care, trauma and general surgery consultations and any emergency surgeries when on call.
Take trauma night call, trauma day call and round on the trauma service.
Take emergency general surgery day and night call and round on emergency general surgery service.
Provide day and night coverage for the ICU.
Educate and teach residents and fellows.
All medical records should be completed in accordance with NJMS and hospital policies.
Complete all coding and charge entry for all patient encounters within seven (7) days of the date of service; Complete medical records within seven (7) days of the date of service.

FLSA:

Exempt Grade:

01S Salary Details A maximum of $104,000 is budgeted for this position. Minimum Salary 32111.00 Mid Range Salary 219644.00 Maximum Salary 407177.00 Offer 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. 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.

Position Status:

Full Time Standard Hours:

37.50 Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description:

Health Care Professionals Payroll Designation:

PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:

Staff – 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:

ABP Minimum Education and Experience Medical Degree. Certifications/Licenses Licensed in New Jersey.
Board Certified or Eligible General Surgeon. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Trauma or Critical Care experience required.
Solid knowledge of computer software programs (Microsoft Office, EPIC, etc.).
Must have excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must hold one’s self accountable to high standards of professional excellence.

Posting Open Date:

06/17/2025

Regional Campus:

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:

Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ
Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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