RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated healthcare system, is actively recruiting a seasoned, board-certified OB/GYN physician for a full-time leadership role as the Vice Chair of Research and Education at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. This prestigious position offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced physician to advance the department's research and educational mission while leading clinical and academic initiatives. The Vice Chair will provide strategic direction for research, resident and medical student education, and faculty development programs within the OB/GYN department. This role combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, emphasizing both academic excellence and clinical quality.
For more information on this position or to apply directly, please contact Kendra Scott, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health, via email: Kendra.Scott@rwjbh.org.
Position Highlights:
- Leadership & Oversight: Guide and manage all research and educational activities within the OB/GYN department, ensuring superior training for residents, fellows, and medical students.
- Program Development: Drive the creation of innovative programs for faculty development, enhancing their clinical and research expertise.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Residency Program Director to support and improve faculty teaching activities and curriculum.
- Faculty Engagement: Actively engage voluntary faculty members to enhance teaching effectiveness and foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Strategic Initiatives: Implement forward-thinking strategies to keep the department at the forefront of medical education and clinical quality standards.
Why Join Us?
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the educational and research direction of a highly regarded OB/GYN department within a top-tier health system.
- Academic Impact: Teach and mentor OB/GYN residents and medical students, contributing to the academic mission of a distinguished teaching hospital.
- Competitive Compensation: Includes a leadership-focused compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Generous PTO, health insurance, and retirement savings options.
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- CME/Conference/Travel reimbursement.
- Community Impact: Be a central figure in advancing community wellness and healthcare excellence through RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to public health and education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Board-Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
- Minimum of 7 years of clinical and research experience
- Strong commitment to academic excellence, with a focus on medical education and research
- Exceptional interpersonal and clinical leadership skills
- Open to both Generalists and Specialists with an interest in academic leadership
This is a unique opportunity to advance in a pivotal leadership role, guiding the research and educational efforts within Newark Beth Israel’s OB/GYN department. We welcome motivated and academically focused physicians who are dedicated to clinical quality and educational excellence to apply.
About RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.
Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.
The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
For more information on this position or to apply directly, please contact Kendra Scott, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health, via email: Kendra.Scott@rwjbh.org.
