Medical Director, Observation Unit (RDU)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Medical Director, Observation Unit (RDU)
Department	RWJ-Emergency Medicine
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Department of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical in New Brunswick is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician to join Rutgers as a Director, for our Observation Unit/Rapid Decision Unit (RDU). The Director will be responsible for administrative supervision of all medical services performed in the RDU, managing the RDU per organizational and regulatory guidelines, and overseeing all physicians and mid-levels by their job descriptions. The Department of Emergency Medicine has a well-established 3-year residency program and an Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship. Our faculty participates in all aspects of medical student and resident education. The Emergency Department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has an annual volume of 73,000. This is a great opportunity for an eager physician to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary team alongside a robust support staff, including advanced practice providers and scribes, to deliver high-level care at an academic institution. Responsibilities will include managing and delivering clinical services only in the observation unit, teaching and supervising physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students, and Emergency Medicine residents, and coordinating clinical services.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0771
Posting Open Date	07/26/2024
Posting Close Date	07/25/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	*Candidate Requirements:* * 5+ years of clinical experience * Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of New Jersey * American Board of Emergency Medicine Eligible/Certified * Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong clinical background * Previous leadership experience, program development experience, and/or teaching experience is preferred
Certifications/Licenses	MD/DO DEA CDS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized	N/A
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Direct Patient Care
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	N/A
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/232591
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details	Robert Wood University Hospital

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