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Rutgers The State University Associate Professor of Research in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Associate Professor of Research |
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| Department | RWJ-Surgery-Acute Care Surgery |
| 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 | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 24FA0869 |
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| Posting Close Date | 04/11/2025 |
| 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. Candidate must possess (or eligible to apply for) a valid NJ medical license |
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| Overview | Provide for clinical care of patients across the full spectrum of ACS [ACS] (Trauma, Surgical Critical Care (ICU), Emergency General Surgery (EGS)) , including in-patient and out-patient (office/clinic) at RWJUH as well as EGS and ICU coverage at RWJ Somerset Hospital. * Provide complete and timely consults as requested by other specialists or response to trauma activation. * Provide clear instructions, explanations, and options available regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications, and follow-up to patients, family members, and other health care team members. * Maintains adequate physician office hours in order to be accessible to new consults and follow up patients * Establish and attend regularly scheduled departmental physician staff meetings, M&M Conference, Grand Rounds and other departmental/divisional meetings deemed appropriate by the Chief/ Chairman * Participate in a divisional defined on-call and rotational coverage for all aspects of ACS as is necessary to cover clinical needs. * Participate in the development and update of divisional of protocols, guidelines, and critical care pathways to establish and maintain a standard level of care for Acute Care and/or Trauma cases. * Provide mentorship to more junior faculty in the way of clinical, leadership and academic development. * Continue to develop and pursue academic/research interest focus: education/diversity/equity/inclusion efforts of the division/department/medical school/national efforts. * Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times. Limit work/patient related discussions to private areas. * Complete required medical documentation included in patients charts in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws. * Provide accurate, timely and complete information required for billing. * Effectively communicate with patients, family members, and other health care team members. * Demonstrate strong organizational skills; effectively delegate and prioritize work assignments; serve as a role model and team player. |
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| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/235128 |
| Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus | Downtown New Brunswick |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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