Vice Chair, Family Medicine
Hackensack Meridian Health
JFK University Medical Center

Edison, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician for an exciting leadership opportunity at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. This multifaceted position integrates the roles of Vice Chair of the Family Medicine Department, Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, and Medical Director of the Family Medicine Center. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with the Department Chair in leading and shaping the future of our academic, clinical, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate will be a visionary, forward thinking leader with a track record of success in graduate medical education who has demonstrated a record of outstanding Family Medicine clinical leadership resulting in high quality patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vice Chair, Family Medicine Department

Assists the Department Chair with academic, clinical, and administrative functions
Ensures the quality and efficiency of patient care rendered by the department
Contributes to performance evaluations, credentialing, and privileging processes
Assumes the duties and authority of the Department Chair in their temporary absence

Director, Family Medicine Residency Program

Maintains full compliance with all ACGME Program and Institutional Requirements
Serves as a teacher, mentor, and practitioner role model for residents and medical students
Oversees the development, implementation, and review of the residency curriculum, policies, and procedures
Leads the recruitment, selection, and evaluation processes for residents
Engages in and promotes scholarly activity, faculty development, and research

Medical Director, Family Medicine Center

Provides overall medical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and clinical outcomes
Maintains compliance with Joint Commission and NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards
Collaborates with the Department Manager to establish medical policies, oversee quality improvement initiatives, and prepare budgets
Partners in developing and implementing new clinical programs, planning and leading team meetings, and managing physician staffing

HIGHLIGHTS:

Dynamic leadership opportunity integrating Vice Chair, Program Director, and Medical Director roles
Work allocation: 60% Administration, 20% Teaching, and 20% Clinical
Join an integrated network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support
Eligibility for faculty appointment at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

REQUIREMENTS:

M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School
Board-Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOA)
A minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience at the Director level in both graduate medical education and clinical practice
Strong leadership, management, communication, and teamwork skills
Demonstrated success in advancing Graduate Medical Education (GME) with a strong foundation in educational theory and adult learning principles relevant to GME
Recognized for innovative approaches to curriculum design, faculty development, and educational programming, with experience navigating accreditation standards and ensuring regulatory compliance
Proven ability to lead and expand clinical practice initiatives with strong expertise in human resources management, business operations, and performance improvement methodologies, and the
commitment to foster safe, supportive clinical learning environments
Must meet requirements for medical licensure in New Jersey (NJ Medical License, CDS, and DEA)

COMPENSATION:
Minimum Base Salary: $285,000

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

HOW TO APPLY:
Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter
Email: Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org
Phone: 732-890-9339 (Call or Text)

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