Department of Medicine: Clinical Director of GI

Department of Medicine: Clinical Director of GI

Sep 19, 2025

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Department of Medicine: Clinical Director of GI

Department

Salary Details

A minimum of $204,204 as the academic base and eligible for faculty practice.

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.

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: .

Posting Summary

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School seeks to employ a Clinical Director at an open rank. The Clinical Director of Gastroenterology will manage the clinical operations, working with the Division Chief on clinical strategies and program development of the Division. This position ensures high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and alignment with the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Clinical Director will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, oversee an Assistant Clinical Director and Professional Practice Track General Gastroenterology Faculty, and maximize all faculty clinical productivity. They will work with the Sr. Practice Manager to oversee clinical staff, and support the research and education missions and initiatives within the Division. Some duties may include: overseeing practice operations ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality patient care, developing clinical protocols, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices, leading quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety, identifying operational challenges and implementing solutions to improve services, and other duties as assigned.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at New Brunswick is part of the RWJBarnabas Health System. The affiliation of Rutgers Health and RWJ /Barnabas Health, the largest health system in NJ, presents opportunities for growth and expansion of the gastroenterology and hepatology program. The integrated health system (RWJBarnabas) is a $5 billion enterprise and cares for about 40% of all NJ residents.

Position Status

Position Status: Full Time

Posting Number

Posting Number: 25FA0525

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date: 05/13/2025

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date: 05/07/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

Certifications/Licenses: Board certified in Internal Medicine and/or Gastroenterology.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

The Department of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is comprised of approximately 150 paid and more than 300 volunteer faculty members organized into 11 divisions covering the major medical subspecialties: Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension; Education; Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition; Gastroenterology and Hepatology; General Internal Medicine; Hematology; Medical Oncology; Nephrology; Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine; and Rheumatology.

Statement

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

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State: NJ

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