Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Department of Medicine: General Gastroenterology
Department RWJ - Medicine Gastroenterolog
Salary Details Minimum of $380,694
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Posting Summary Clinical Care Responsibilities:1. Clinical practice with 90% effort focused on direct patient care in the practice of gastroenterology. Clinical practice will be concentrated on diagnosis, monitoring, management and endoscopic procedures on patients within the practice of gastroenterology including basic hepatology, and standard gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures of fellowship trained gastroenterologists, particularly upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. Some effort may be focused in areas with additional expertise such as gastrointestinal motility.
2. Responsibilities will include (depending on inpatient duty) 6 to 8 half-day sessions per week (half gastroenterology outpatient clinic and half endoscopy). For those trained in motility, a motility session may be substituted for either a clinic or endoscopy session.
3. Care for inpatients on the general gastroenterology or hepatology inpatient services (or a combined service) 4 to 12 weeks per year, the number of inpatient weeks depending on the number of faculty in the Division.
4. Establish and maintain physician office hours in order to be accessible to new consults and follow up patients, adjusting as needed at designated GI offices.
5. Be accountable for overall care of patients who are consulted or admitted (inpatient and same day procedure) under Physician's name.
6. Provide complete and timely consults as requested by other specialists.
7. Provide clear instructions, explanations, and options available regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications, and follow-up to patients, family members, and other health care team members.
8. Provide GI night and weekend on-call coverage during inpatient service (estimated at 2 nights per Monday - Thursday weekdays and 50% of weekends while on inpatient service and otherwise as is necessary to cover clinical needs.
9. Attend monthly meetings with key personnel to review data, outcomes, protocols, policies, procedures, and staffing to continuously monitor and improve the care rendered.
10. Attend departmental physician staff meetings, M&M Conference, liver masses/tumor board meetings, fellowship selection committee, and other departmental meetings deemed appropriate by the Division Chief or the Department of Medicine Chair
11. Identify opportunities to participate in research trials and publications
12. Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times. Limit work/patient related discussions to private areas.
13. Complete required medical documentation included in patients charts in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws.
14. Provide accurate and complete information required for billing
15. Submit clinical charges and patient notes in timely manner.
16. Effectively communicate with patients, family members, and other health care team members.
Academic Responsibilities at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School:1. Supervise and teach fellows, residents and housestaff, and medical students.
2. Perform clinical or translational research or quality improvement and academic program building in areas of interest, preferably related to liver diseases.
3. Pursue leadership activities in medical societies and associations, particularly in leading gastroenterology, endoscopy and internal medicine societies.
4. Participate in or develop CME programs, especially as related to gastrointestinal and biliary malignancies, advanced endoscopy or other clinical areas of expertise.
5. Participate in the academic activities of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division as well as the educational, patient care, research/quality improvement and other activities of the Department of Medicine.
6. Attend Division and Department meetings including but not limited to faculty meetings, Grand Rounds and Fellow recruitment sessions.
7. Participate in appropriate Department of Medicine and Medical School committees.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chief and/or Department Chair.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 26FA0983
Posting Open Date 11/01/2026
Posting Close Date 11/01/2027
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience MD/DO or equivalent.
Certifications/Licenses Board eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Gastroenterology.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPreferred QualificationsEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentOverviewStatementPosting Details
Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/283598
Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location DetailsPre-employment Screenings
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. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
