Physician Specialist Per Diem

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking Physician Specialist Per Diem in the Department of Medicine – Global Tuberculous Institute within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

The Physician Specialist functions as a specialist and consultant for Rutgers' Global Tuberculous Institute and has clinical responsibility for diagnostic and clinical sessions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides physician coverage at Rutgers' Lattimore Clinic or satellite clinics.
• Directs the activities of medical and other personnel engaged in the rendering of medical treatment to patients.
• Serves on faculty of NJMS Global TB Institute, Education and Training Department, conducts training sessions as required.
• Participates in research projects through patient medical management, patient interview and record review.
• Responsible for establishing appropriate relationships with those health, welfare and social agencies both public and private existing within the jurisdiction of the unit or agency program.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Completion of a medical internship or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence in hospital practice.
• Ability to assume clinical and administrative responsibility for section of the medical and treatment services.
• Credentials Committee or equivalent recommendation; and approval by the Central Office Board on Professional Standards.