RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Rheumatologist at Jersey City Medical Center, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is currently seeking an experienced, board-eligible Rheumatologist as a Rheumatology Physician in Academic Medicine at Jersey City Medical Center. This is an exceptional opportunity in the Division of Rheumatology within the Department of Medicine, offering a unique blend of clinical care, academic engagement, and scholarly activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate treatment for individuals with rheumatic conditions.
• Educate and mentor residents and fellows, contributing to the academic excellence of our institution.
• Engage in scholarly activities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the Division of Rheumatology.
• Participate in outpatient clinic services at our out-patient facilities, conveniently located near the hospital
• Contribute to the inpatient consult service, providing expertise and support in diagnosing and managing rheumatologic conditions.
• Assume a full-time role, performing up to eight clinical sessions per week and dedicating two administrative half-days to further enhance departmental initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (subject to approval)
• Strong commitment to patient care, teaching, and scholarly activities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with incentive opportunities.
• Sign-on/relocation bonus.
• Paid continuing medical education (CME) days and allowance.
• Comprehensive occurrence-based malpractice coverage, including tail.
• Full medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans.
• Approved leave for all physicians.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement and a balance between work and personal life.

Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) is located on a 15-acre campus overlooking the New York Harbor and Liberty State Park. The hospital serves as a regional referral and teaching hospital that provides the highest level of care for women and infants, and trauma and cardiac patients. Inside our spacious facility, our renowned medical professionals use the latest technologies to provide state-of-the-art care and compassion.

Our Imaging Center features advanced imaging technology, including the latest digital mammography, MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound and dual energy X-ray equipment. The Cristie Kerr Women’s Health Center offers women convenient access to the highest level of medical care.

Together, they represent a leap forward in Hudson County health services. Jersey City Medical Center is the provider of Advanced Life Support for Hudson County. JCMC is a Regional Trauma Center, a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Center, a Regional Heart Hospital with cardiac surgery.

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.

Join RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to cultivating a team of dynamic and diverse physicians. Our goal is to create an equitable environment in which to work and receive care, to champion a diverse workforce, and to foster an inclusive setting that meets the social, cultural and linguistic needs of the communities we serve state-wide. We welcome and embrace the unique perspectives of our physicians, recognizing that this leads to better patient care, satisfaction and outcomes.