Job Description

Chief Academic Officer Opportunity at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest Healthcare provider, is seeking an Academic Chief Officer for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center located in Livingston, New Jersey. We are seeking an innovative, strategic physician leader to serve as Chief Academic Officer (CAO). This is a vital executive role responsible for shaping the future of medical education and academic excellence at one of New Jerseys leading academic medical centers.

The Chief Academic Officer at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center will provide overarching leadership for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education, oversee clinical research, and champion a culture of interprofessional learning and innovation. The successful candidate will serve as a senior research administrator, mentor academic leaders and faculty, and help drive quality, safety, and scholarly growth in alignment with the missions of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health.

Position Highlights

• Provide strategic oversight for all medical education activities, including medical student education, residency and fellowship training, and CME programming
• Supervise residency and fellowship program directors, clerkship directors, and education support staff across CBMC
• Collaborate with Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health academic leaders to drive unified educational goals and maintain ACGME compliance
• Chair the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) Subcommittee and participate in national education organizations to elevate institutional prominence
• Foster faculty development programs and cultivate a culture of mentorship, professionalism, and academic scholarship
• Lead and harmonize all clinical and translational research efforts at CBMC, and serve on system-wide research and IRB committees
• Provide strategic and budgetary oversight for the CBMC simulation center and medical library serving multiple campuses
• Promote interdisciplinary education by partnering with other health profession training programs to support interprofessional collaboration
• Spearhead academic initiatives related to quality improvement, safety, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) goals

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with active board certification in an accredited medical or surgical specialty
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of New Jersey
• Prior leadership experience as an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program director
• Demonstrated success in academic program development, faculty mentorship, and interdepartmental collaboration
• Deep understanding of ACGME requirements, clinical research processes, and academic budgetary management
• Visionary leader with excellent communication skills and a commitment to medical education, research, and patient-centered care

Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $350,000 to $750,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidates educational background, skills, and professional experience.

About Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), New Jerseys oldest non-profit, nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our communitys highest expectations for compassionate care, health care excellence and superior service. Our commitment to excellence is illustrated by our numerous designations from national organizations.

About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jerseys largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

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