Rutgers-The State University - Newark, NJ
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Newark, NJ
Educational Services
About the position
The Assistant Professor position in the Department of Family Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School focuses on providing primary care at the New Jersey Family Practice Center and Student Health Services. The role emphasizes addressing health inequities and requires candidates to engage with the patient population effectively. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to social justice and a record of serving diverse patient groups.
Responsibilities
- Conduct age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination.
- Perform ongoing systematic assessment/data collection focusing on various patient needs.
- Assess patients' conditions and set goals for clinical interventions.
- Prescribe appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures and facilitate treatment based on results.
- Provide direct clinical care to all assigned patients according to standards of care.
- Maintain good citizenship standards to optimize patient care and service.
- Participate in a rotating basis for 24-hour on-call phone coverage.
- Meet specialty and site-specific defined productivity expectations.
- Complete necessary paperwork for billing and reimbursement accurately and timely.
Requirements
- MD or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine
- Licensed or eligible by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
- Current DEA and CDS Registration
- Ability to type and use a computer for Electronic Medical Records
- Manual dexterity and mobility for charting
- Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations
- Flexibility to work in various settings.
