Medicine Chairman Opportunity in New Brunswick, NJ

Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is seeking a Chair for the Department of Medicine to provide strategic and operational leadership for the department. In collaboration with the hospital administration, the Chair will provide visionary leadership towards the institutional goals within the Department of Medicine and the Subspecialty Divisions.

The position is a full-time Department Chair role that will:

• Enable a physician to run a successful department while continuing to work in clinical practice
• Engage team members and our community where all voices are included and valued
• Provide visible leadership and mentorship
• Demonstrate the value of diversity
• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and coordination for all clinical, teaching and research components of the Department of Medicine
• Collaborate with medical and administrative leadership to meet and exceed the system’s goals
• Maintain the highest quality of medical care for the department while growing volume
• Actively support and promote patient safety, continuous performance and quality improvement, risk management and efficient resource utilization linked to evidence-based medicine
• Create new clinical programs, provide effective mentoring, and evaluate and anticipate the department’s future

As a key member of the physician leadership team of Saint Peter’s, the successful candidate must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. The candidate will possess broad market insight regarding trends and outlook for the healthcare delivery system, with a solid grasp of healthcare finance and the ability to effectively participate in strategic planning and program development initiatives.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10-15 years of postgraduate clinical experience in the field, gained within a major teaching hospital or academic medical center environment
• 5 or more years of successful and progressive leadership experience in a Medical Director, Division Chief, Center Director, Associate Chair or Chair role
• A track record of scholarly activity, academic accomplishments, and professional service with experience and stature necessary to ensure the continuation and enhancement of the clinical, educational and research missions of the Department of Medicine
• Experience developing physician leaders and a reputation for mentorship and development of junior staff/faculty
• Prior experience working with private (voluntary) medical staff members as well as employed faculty is a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to patient care and the mission of Saint Peter’s University Hospital
• Ability to gain trust, credibility, and respect through open, honest, and clear communication
• Personable and approachable; a good listener
• Demonstrated managerial and business acumen with knowledge of the complex financial pressures facing health systems and health care delivery organizations today
• Ability to effectively participate in planning initiatives, including new program development and clinical services

Education:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Medicine Subspecialties
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance

Community Highlights:

Thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick’s robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it’s the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

• Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
• Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
• Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.

Saint Peter's Healthcare System was formed in 2007 and reflects the expansive scope of health and wellness services we offer to our community.

Our services are offered to all. We are a Catholic institution with a capital "C" and a small "c." We draw inspiration from our religious heritage. Our care for others is universal, extending to those of other faiths and in some cases, of no faith whatsoever. Without question, the fact that ours is a faith-based healthcare delivery system is of primary significance. At Saint Peter's Healthcare System, you will find leading-edge technology and an experienced staff. You will also find the trust and compassion that we have always been known for.

This is our legacy—our very sacred ministry.