Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Professor of Surgery (multiple positions)
Department RWJ-Surgery-Chairman-Meb Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary
Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School {RWJMS) is seeking an acute care surgeon for a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery. The position includes clinical responsibilities on each of the three services {Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, Critical Care); and the applicant must be dedicated to the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows in Acute Care Surgery. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital {RWJUH) in New Brunswick, NJ is the core teaching hospital for RWJMS and one of only three ACS verified Level I Trauma Centers in the state. RWJUH is a tertiary referral center for cardiac, vascular and neuroscience services, as well as home to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. It is t he flagship hospital for RWJBarnabas Health – the largest health system in NJ serving a population of 5 million.
Applicant s must be BC/BE in Surgery and have attained or be eligible for Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
Position Status COVID-19 Immunization Requirement
Under Policy 60.1.35, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University's web site located at https: // coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee's offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Number 23FA0356 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date 05/07/2024
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
MD required. must have completed a Residency Training Program in General Surgery and fellowship trained. Candidates should be boarded or board eligible by the American Board of Surgery.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview
Provide evidence based medicine to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Collaborate with institutional leadership, physician partners, and nursing colleagues to ensure high quality care for surgical patients in all settings including: the outpatient offices, Trauma, ICUs, ED and inpatient units.
Participates in research activities within the Division, Department and/or Medical School. Contributes to patient recruitment for studies, participates in research meetings.
Provide unrestricted call coverage at all facilities as determined by Divisional leadership of Rutgers Health Group at the discretion of the Chief of Acute Care Surgery.
Actively participate in medical student, resident and fellow education through didactic lectures, research activities, evaluation of programs, interviews, small group sessions and/or clinical supervision.
Document and bill for provider activities accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner according to hospital and medical school policies.
Provide active participate in the teaching programs, attend conferences, grand rounds, and hospital committees as requested.
Promote the program throughout the region and nation through participation in regional and national conferences and societies.
Participate in process/quality improvement in care delivery of surgical patients and participate in quality initiatives.
Comply with all medical school and hospital medical staff bylaws, clinical practice guidelines and policies.
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Posting Details
Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link to Posting https: // jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/197348 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City State Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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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