Posted: 20-Sep-24
Location: Livingston, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: Geriatrician
RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Fellowship Trained Geriatrician to Join Our Team in Livingston, NJ
The largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking a full-time Geriatrician for employment in Livingston, NJ. The Geriatrician will work with a team of 4 fellowship trained Geriatricians. to provide outpatient care at The Maida Geriatric Institute based at the Ambulatory Care Center. The Maida Geriatric Institute is a comprehensive interdisciplinary program that provides complete care for the older adult. Qualified candidates will join a dynamic team composed of those 4 Geriatricians, 2 Nurse practitioners, a social worker and a strong support staff at the Maida Institute. The practice also provides house calls at Assistive Living facilities and individual dwellings, and the Geriatrician will have an opportunity to participate as well.
In addition, the Geriatrician will obtain privileges at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) to provide inpatient care with the Geriatric team for the patients in the practice when hospitalized. When working in the hospital, the Geriatrician will also provide consultative services at CBMC for patients under the care of other physicians and specialty services with the support of an inpatient consult APN.
The Geriatrician will also participate in a robust teaching program supervising medical residents, physician assistant students, nurse practitioners, pharmacy students, and medical students.
New Geriatricians will benefit from teaching opportunities through our system’s existing partnership with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences which includes two medical schools and many other health professions schools.
As the largest integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, life, disability, and malpractice insurance, 401(k) plans, plus Honors Policy PTO.
Position Requirements:
- Fellowship trained and board-certified in Internal Medicine/Geriatrics or Family Medicine.
- Mix of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities.
- All candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey.
- A commitment to excellence in care and service.
- Weekend call approximately every 6-8th weekend including rotating call weekdays for the practice every 4th week while on hospital rounds.
- Provide supervision for learners at CBMC and at the Maida Institute.
- Participate in community-based and hospital-based educational programs.
To learn more about this position and other opportunities throughout New Jersey and with RWJBarnabas Health, or to apply with your CV directly, please contact us via e-mail at Bushra.Khan4@rwjbh.org.
About RWJBarnabas Health:
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year.
The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Souther...n Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.
