RWJBarnabas Health and Children’s Specialized Hospital are Seeking a Section Chief of Pediatric Physiatry in New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a full-time Section Chief for Physiatry at Children’s Specialized Hospital. The Section Chief, who will be primarily based in Union, NJ, will be responsible for overall clinical quality improvement and clinical leadership for the section in alignment with the mission and vision of Children’s Specialized Hospital.  Physician alignment, patient safety, medical staff development, clinical information systems and clinical outcomes are all foci of this position. Ideal candidates will have experience working in Pediatric Physiatry and will be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience.

As the largest integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health and Children’s Specialized Hospital offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, life, disability and malpractice insurance, 403(b) plans, plus Honors Policy PTO.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with the medical staff to establish a culture of evidence-based best practices through a common vision, goals, and metrics.
• Collaborating with leadership to deliver high quality, cost effective, patient care by setting clear expectations and by working as the conduit and facilitator between administration and the medical staff.
• Developing, instituting, and directing section related patient care programs and participating in long range planning in conjunction with the CMO and the leadership team.
• Provide leadership for the Clinical Department Heads, manage post graduate educational activities, and work closely and cooperatively with board and senior management.
• Serve on institutional committees and assist with special projects as directed by the CMO and by senior leadership.

Candidate requirements:  

• Board Certified Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) degree required.
• NJ licensed or eligible for NJ licensure        
• AHA BLS Provider Certification required.
• Must meet accreditation requirements set forth by the rules and regulations of the medical staff.

Preferred candidates will have:

• Graduate degree in business, management or medical management.
• Broad knowledge of modern healthcare administration, practices and principles within a highly complex healthcare system.
• A balanced understanding of health care financial, operational, and human dimensions for various types of health care services, including knowledge of population-based outcomes improvement processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A positive outlook in order to provide clear direction with a results-oriented cycle, both within and outside the organization.

About Children's Specialized Hospital 

Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health. At 15 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential. Our extraordinary physicians, therapists and nurses ensure the ideal environment for your child’s care. Our inpatient program was the first pediatric rehabilitation hospital in the country recognized as a Top Hospital by LeapFrog. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and safety. In fact, 99 percent of our patients’ parents would recommend us to others, according to an independent patient satisfaction survey. 

About RWJBarnabas Health: 

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations.  RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety. 

To learn more about this position or to apply directly please contact us at Physician.Recruitment@rwjbh.org