RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Division Director of Infectious Disease in Newark, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced and passionate physician leader to serve as the Division Director of Infectious Disease at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBI), a leading teaching hospital partnered with Rutgers University. This position will report directly to the Chairman, Department of Medicine, Marc Cohen, and play a key role in administrative and clinical leadership decision making for the department. This is also a unique opportunity to oversee a larger Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and lead infectious disease services at the only NJ-based transplant center. The Division Director will also collaborate with regional hospitals, including Rahway and Trinitas, to expand the system’s infectious disease programs. The Director position will provide a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for patients with infectious diseases, while fostering clinical excellence, educational programs, and research innovation.

This Division Director position will initially have more clinical responsibilities and gain additional admin and mentoring duties over time. Ideally, the candidate will have the desire to create a sub-region for the division, allowing for potential to expand and over time, transition into the Regional Director of Infectious Disease.

Infectious Disease Society of America Conference - Attention all IDSA Conference attendees! RWJBarnabas Health will be attending this year conference. We welcome you to come meet our Chief Academic Officer at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Dr. Christian Engell - Christian.Engell@rwjbh.org

If you are interested in learning more about this position and other Infectious Disease opportunities at RWJBarnabas Health, please email Physician Recruiter, Kendra Scott, at Kendra.Scott@rwjbh.org.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership (12 Non-Clinical Hours Per Week)

• Lead and grow the Infectious Disease (ID) division, focusing on innovative programs to enhance patient care.
• Oversee clinical operations, including inpatient and outpatient services, with a commitment to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• Hold quarterly division meetings and oversee monthly schedules for both inpatient and ambulatory services.
• Develop specialized services, such as an expanded Travel Clinic and a transitions of care clinic for discharged patients.
• Evaluate the potential for collaboration with other ID divisions in the region and develop a sub-region ID plan to oversee Rahway and Trinitas hospitals.

Clinical Duties (28 Hours Per Week)

• Serve as the attending physician for the General ID service (35 weeks per year: .7 clinical / .3 admin. With ¼ weekends)
• Oversee the General Infectious Disease Clinic, providing direct patient care and mentoring fellows in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with community organizations, including FQHCs, LTACHs, and SNFs, to improve care and educate the public on infectious disease prevention and treatment.

Research and Academic Contributions

• Serve as the Principal Investigator on research projects, promoting departmental research and scholarly activities.
• Support the Infectious Disease Fellowship Director in developing research projects for fellows.
• Foster educational excellence by mentoring faculty and providing lectures to medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Represent the division at institutional committees, contributing to performance improvement initiatives and quality assurance projects.

Additional Opportunities:

• Work closely with the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program and maintain faculty appointments at Rutgers University.
• Contribute to the growth of NBI’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and the only NJ-based transplant center.
• Opportunity for professional advancement into a Regional Infectious Disease Director role as the division expands.

Requirements:

• MD or DO, board certified in Infectious Diseases.
• Minimum 7-10 years of clinical ID experience, with a proven track record in building clinical programs that improve patient outcomes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to mentor early-career physicians and fellows.
• Research experience.
• Passion for advancing infectious disease treatment and education.

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Newark Beth Israel is home to one of the nation’s 10 largest heart transplant centers, RWJBarnabas Health’s Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey’s only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program; and a Valve Center that performs more cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), than any other center in the state. Our medical center is home to the most comprehensive robotic surgery center in the state, and we were the first hospital in NJ to establish an accredited sleep disorders center. The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center provide seamless integration of cancer prevention, specialized care, and treatment options.

Newark Beth Israel is renowned for its many preventive health programs that promote wellness in the community. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare delivery system in the state, we have access to advanced technology and a variety of medical specialists.

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.