Physician Specialist III

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Physician Specialist III

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Department
NJMS-Medicine-Gastroenterology

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 Physician Specialist III for the Gastroenterology Medicine Department within New Jersey Medical School.

The Physician Specialist III is an advanced gastroenterologist, non-ACGME trainee in Medicine and attending physician in the division of Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy. Will serve as a trainee for advanced endoscopic procedures, including EUS with FNA & FNI, balloon-enteroscopy, ERCP techniques, including intraductal ultrasound, cholangioscopy, hydraulic lithotripsy, endoscopic mucosal resection, cystgastrostomy, and luminal stenting. Besides clinical training, the Physician III is also expected to pursue scholarly activities involving participation in multidisciplinary conferences, research projects related to endoscopic techniques, outcomes, etc. As an attending in the department of medicine the candidate will serve as the attending physician on the gastroenterology service and perform general endoscopic procedures.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides patient care and consultative services on both the inpatient and outpatient service for Gastroenterology.
• Supervises the medical management of patients referred for/accepted for advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Performance of basic endoscopy and colonoscopy and provides supervision to Gastroenterology fellows for the performance of these basic procedures.
• Supports and participates in the development of research in advanced endoscopy.
• Teaches and supervises students/residents/fellows in both didactic and bedside settings.
• Provides weekend and on-call coverage as assigned by the Division Director.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
01S

Salary Details
A maximum of $83,000 is budgeted for this position.

Minimum Salary
33235.000

Mid Range Salary
227332.000

Maximum Salary
421428.000

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (varying)

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Rotating

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Health Care Professionals

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• MD or DO degree.
• Applicants are required to have completed a formal three-year ACGME accredited gastroenterology fellowship by date of hire.

Certifications/Licenses

• NJ State Medical License; board certified in Internal Medicine, board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and relate well to the patients' staff and health care team members.
• Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations.
• Incumbent must exhibit flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
• Risk of body fluid exposure.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
25ST1630

Posting Open Date
07/28/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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