Department of Medicine: Associate Chief of Hospitalist Medicine at Rutgers University

Department of Medicine: Associate Chief of Hospitalist Medicine

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) New Brunswick is seeking an Associate Chief of Hospitalist Medicine in the General Internal Medicine Division within Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, The State University of New Jersey.

The Associate Chief will work closely with the Chief of Hospitalist Medicine and section directors to oversee daily operations, including scheduling, managing patient flow, and ensuring team adherence to clinical standards. Some duties may include:

• Ensure that the patient flow and census are akin to those consistent with SHM and national standards.
• Review the documentation, coding, and billing practices of each hospitalist physician and APP, with plans for improvement discussed with each member on a quarterly basis.
• Work closely with the Chief of Hospital Medicine in monitoring metrics for the hospitalists group as defined by the service line.
• Monitor interdisciplinary rounds and work with the Chief of Hospitalist Medicine to strategize improvements to the interdisciplinary rounds.
• Participate in the educational, patient care, research, and quality improvement activities of the Hospitalist Medicine service line.
• Perform clinical duties related to Hospitalist Medicine.

Position Status: Full Time

Minimum Education and Experience: MD/DO or equivalent.

Certifications/Licenses: Board eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Family Medicine preferred.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

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