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Posted: 01-Nov-24
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
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Internal Number: JCMC Chair of OBGYN
RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking Physician Leader for Chair of Department of Ob/Gyn at Jersey City Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a clinical leader to join Jersey City Medical Center as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Jersey City, NJ.
The Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will provide leadership in clinical practice, education and research. With an academic appointment with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, the Chair is also responsible for all teaching activities within the Department, including student, house staff and graduate educational programs. Moreover, the Chair will provide leadership and vision for the future of the department to cultivate an environment of strong collaboration, team-building, and multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
As the largest integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, life, disability, and malpractice insurance, 401(k) plans, plus Honors Policy PTO.
Preferred Candidates Will Have:
- Board Certification in Ob/Gyn
- NJ license or eligible for licensure
- At least 7 years of clinical and research experience
- Commitment to academic excellence, including interest or prior experience in resident and medical student education and clinical research
- Ability to meet the requirements for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level
- Keen understanding for developing and leading ACGME accredited residency programs
- Previous experience in clinical leadership as Department Vice Chair, as well as experience in healthcare quality, resource management, outcomes improvement, patient safety, and the patient experience
- 7+ Years in medical leadership positions
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong clinical background, and keen understanding of how to drive and maintain clinical quality standards
Key Responsibilities:
Oversight & Direction: Provide strategic oversight and direction for all research and educational activities within the OBGYN Department, ensuring excellence in medical student, resident, and fellow education.
Program Development: Spearhead the creation of innovative programs aimed at faculty development, focusing on equipping them as master clinicians and education researchers.
Faculty Engagement: Engage proactively with voluntary faculty members to enhance their teaching capabilities, foster collaboration, and elevate the overall educational experience for students and residents.
Collaboration with Residency Program Director: Work hand-in-hand with the Residency Program Director to enhance faculty teaching activities, ensuring the delivery of top-tier education to our trainees.
Continuous Improvement: Implement strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the teaching methodologies for medical students, ensuring that our institution remains at the forefront of medical
For additional information or to apply, please send CV to Sandro Altherr, at Sandro.Altherr@rwjbh.org
About Jersey City Medical Center:
Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) is located on a 15-acre campus overlooking the New York Harbor and Liberty State Park. The hospital serves as a regional referral and teaching hospital that provides the highest level of care for women and infants, and trauma and cardiac patients. Inside our spacious facility, our renowned medical professionals use the latest technologies to provide state-of-the-art care and compassion.
Our Imaging Center features advanced imaging technology, including the latest digital mammography, MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound and dual energy X-ray equipment. The Cristie Kerr Women’s Health Center offers women convenient access to the highest level of medical care.
Together, they represent a leap forward in Hudson County health services. Jersey City Medical Center is the provider of Advanced Life Support for Hudson County. JCMC is a Regional Trauma Center, a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Center, a Regional Heart Hospital with cardiac surgery.
About RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.
RWJBH is an equal opportunity employer.
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year.
The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Souther...n Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.