Physician Speacialist On Call

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Physician Speacialist On Call
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department	NJMS-Surgery
Overview	New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Cardiothoracic Physician Specialist for the Department of Surgery within the New Jersey Medical School. The Cardiothoracic Physician Specialist, participates in all activities to the satisfaction of the Department Chair, and/or Division Chief. Incumbent provides cardiac and/or thoracic patient care to all patients requiring these services. Provides call coverage to University Hospital and/or any other designated outside facility, as required. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides thoracic surgery procedures to Trinitas Regional Medical Center. All medical records should be completed in accordance with NJMS and Trinitas Regional Medical Center hospital policies. Completes medical records within seven (7) days of the date of service. Completes Medicare time studies or such other documents required for documenting services under the program and for documenting services as outlined in this description.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	54.110
Annual Mid Range Salary	162.320
Annual Maximum Salary	325.700
Standard Hours	1.00
Union Description
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Medical Degree required.  Licensed in the state of New Jersey.  Board certified in cardiac and/or thoracic surgeon.
Certifications/Licenses	Licensed in New Jersey Board Certified or Eligible cardiac and/or thoracic surgeon
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Solid knowledge of computer software programs (Microsoft Office, EPIC, etc.).  Must have excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.  Must hold oneself accountable to high standards of professional excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Must be able to lift or exert force up to twenty-five (25) pounds.  WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office and clinical/patient environment. Moderate noise. Works in a hospital or doctor’s office setting with patients
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0723
Posting Open Date	03/27/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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