Medical Director, Observation Unit (RDU)

Overview

Medical Director, Observation Unit (RDU) — Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine, New Brunswick.

Posting Title: Medical Director, Observation Unit (RDU)

Posting Open Date: 07/26/2024 | Posting Close Date: 01/07/2026

Responsibilities

• Administrative supervision of all medical services performed in the RDU, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage the RDU operations and oversee physicians and mid-level providers according to job descriptions.
• Deliver clinical services in the observation unit, teach and supervise physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students, and Emergency Medicine residents.
• Coordinate clinical services within the RDU and support a multi-disciplinary team, including advanced practice providers and scribes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of New Jersey
• American Board of Emergency Medicine Eligible/Certified
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong clinical background
• Previous leadership, program development, and/or teaching experience preferred

Certifications/Licenses: MD/DO, DEA, CDS

Education and Experience requirements are focused on clinical excellence and leadership capability in an academic Emergency Department setting.

Additional Information

Position Status: Full Time

Department: Emergency Medicine, Rutgers RWJ Medical School

Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS); Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Pre-employment screenings are required; immunization policies may apply per policy.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. See the non-discrimination statement for details.