Physician / Gastroenterology / New Jersey / Permanent / Chief of Gastroenterology Physician

Chief of Gastroenterology " Academic Leadership Opportunity Position Overview: An established and expanding healthcare system is seeking an exceptional Chief of Gastroenterology to lead and develop a newly created academic division. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary physician to shape the future of GI care, education, and research in collaboration with a new medical school and a prominent university partner. Key Responsibilities: Lead and Build: Establish and lead an academic gastroenterology division focused on clinical excellence, medical education, and research. Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and guide a multidisciplinary team of faculty, fellows, and support staff. Clinical Leadership: Actively participate in patient care through rounding, consultations, and management of complex GI cases across inpatient and outpatient settings. Program Expansion: Enhance advanced GI services, including endoscopy and procedural care. Strategic Growth: Collaborate with health system leadership to drive strategic development of the GI service line. Academic Engagement: Shape the clinical and academic programs in partnership with a new medical school and a leading university. Cultural Stewardship: Set clinical standards and cultivate a high-performance, patient-centered team culture. Facility Integration: Provide care within a full-service health system that includes trauma services and comprehensive GI capabilities. Eligibility & Requirements: Open exclusively to board-certified physicians (MD or DO) in Gastroenterology . Must hold or be eligible for appropriate state medical licensure. Board certification in Gastroenterology is mandatory; fellowship completion is not required. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, DEA, and CSR/CDS at the start of employment. Preferred: Prior experience in leadership roles (e.g., Chief, Medical Director) or program development. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Base Salary: $521,850"$823,584, based on experience and qualifications. Annual Bonus Potential: Performance-based incentives available. Medical Coverage: Comprehensive health benefits including prescription drug coverage. Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage including tail insurance. Paid Time Off: Up to 224 hours PTO plus 40 hours of state-mandated sick leave. Continuing Medical Education (CME): Annual allowance with paid CME leave. Retirement Plans: Access to 403(b) and 457(b) plans with non-elective contributions. Additional Benefits: Dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care Life and disability insurance Paid holidays and tuition reimbursement PSLF-qualified employer status Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Exclusive employee discounts This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership position ideal for a motivated physician ready to make a lasting impact in clinical care, academic leadership, and health system growth.