Associate Professor of Research
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About The Position
Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) is seeking an acute care surgeon for a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery. This full-time position encompasses clinical responsibilities across three key services: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Critical Care. The successful applicant will be dedicated to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in Acute Care Surgery. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick, NJ, serves as the core teaching hospital for RWJMS and is recognized as one of only three ACS verified Level I Trauma Centers in the state. RWJUH is a tertiary referral center for cardiac, vascular, and neuroscience services, and it is also home to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. As the flagship hospital for RWJBarnabas Health, the largest health system in New Jersey, RWJUH serves a diverse population of approximately 5 million people. The position requires the candidate to provide clinical care for patients across the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery (ACS), which includes Trauma, Surgical Critical Care (ICU), and Emergency General Surgery (EGS). This will involve both inpatient and outpatient care at RWJUH, as well as EGS and ICU coverage at RWJ Somerset Hospital. The candidate will be responsible for providing complete and timely consults as requested by other specialists and responding to trauma activations. Clear communication with patients, family members, and healthcare team members regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and follow-up care is essential. The candidate will also maintain adequate office hours to be accessible to new consults and follow-up patients. In addition to clinical duties, the candidate will participate in departmental meetings, including M&M Conference and Grand Rounds, and will be involved in on-call and rotational coverage for all aspects of ACS. The role includes contributing to the development and updating of divisional protocols, guidelines, and critical care pathways to ensure a standard level of care for Acute Care and Trauma cases. Mentorship of junior faculty in clinical, leadership, and academic development is also a key responsibility. The candidate is expected to continue developing and pursuing academic and research interests, particularly in education, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the division, department, and medical school. Safeguarding patient confidentiality and completing required medical documentation in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws are critical components of this role. The candidate will also be responsible for providing accurate and timely information required for billing and demonstrating strong organizational skills while effectively delegating and prioritizing work assignments.
