Livingston, New Jersey, Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center RWJBarnabas Health Contact a Physician Recruiter Job ID: 1096074 Location Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Address: 94 Old Short Hills Road Livingston , NJ 07039 Opportunity Criteria Specialty: Administration, Pediatrics Profession: Physician (MD,DO, Resident) Details Opportunity Details RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) and Rutgers Health are seeking an experienced pediatric intensivist for the role of Director for the 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, NJ. The partnership of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers University has created the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey. The successful candidate will be expected to manage and develop the CBMC PICU clinical and academic programs and partner with the other critical care leaders to manage and integrate the service system-wide. They will work with the RWJBH System Medical Director of Pediatric Critical Care to accomplish these goals along with other Pediatric Service Line objectives. The right intensivist leader will join our 23 other intensivists who manage 54 PICU beds in a well-functioning group and will value camaraderie, adaptability and teamwork. We seek a candidate with experience in managing complex situations, interacting with hospital administration and mentoring of new faculty. Highlights are: CBMC is the home of the Children's Kidney Center that cares for the large number of pediatric renal transplant recipients in the state. Our PICU is integral to the success of this program CBMC diagnoses approximately 70 new diabetics per year, many who present in DKA and are PICU managed CBMC is the home for New Jersey's Adult and Pediatric Burn ICU, staffed by burn experts CBMC is building a level 4 pediatric epilepsy center and has started performing SEG surgeries The CBMC PICU takes care of a large number of complex post-operative patients from multiple neurosurgeons, ENTs, urologists, and pediatric surgeons CBMC PICU has an active research program that participates in large multi-center collaboratives and includes dedicated research coordinator time CBMC has a 56 bed state of the art NICU, 31 bed Pediatric floor, 8 bad Pediatric Emergency Department and takes care of approximately 6,000 newborns per year. Subspecialties include allergy, cardiology, child development, pediatric emergency medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, genetics, hematology/oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology and rheumatology. Surgical specialty areas include craniofacial surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedic, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, renal transplant and urology. There is an active PICU collaborative that promotes clinical, academic, and outcome excellence at RWJBH. Most of our intensivists have clinical presence at multiple pediatric centers within RWJBH which incubates best practices among the group and allows for development and maintenance of complete skillsets. The close Rutgers affiliation makes available research resources outside of CBMC including a Clinical Research Center, Clinical Trials Office, and other extensive resources present at Rutgers as the State University of New Jersey. Our intensivists have a wide range of non-clinical interests from global health, health equity, clinical and translational research, education, quality improvement and administration. CBMC is located in Northern New Jersey in Essex County, which is an ideal location to reside with easy access to the Jersey Shore, NYC, beautiful suburban neighborhoods, diverse communities, and top-notch school districts -- plus access to museums, fine dining and great shopping! Requirements: Board certified in pediatric critical care NJ license or eligible for licensure Commitment to academic excellence including education and mentorship of all members of the healthcare team Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong internal locus of control Academic appointment and compensation are commensurate with experience and achievements. We are an EOE employer. Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $225,000 to $375,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience. How to Apply: To learn more about this position, please contact Melissa Fairley, Pediatric Physician Recruiter, directly via e-mail at melissa.fairley@rwjbh.org and Simon Li, Medical Director Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, RWJBH Children's Health at simon.li@rutgers.edu About Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), New Jersey's oldest non-profit, nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community's highest expectations for compassionate care, health care excellence and superior service. Our commitment to excellence is illustrated by our numerous designations from national organizations. As New Jersey's only certified burn center, CBMC draws adult and pediatric patients from all over the state. The Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division is the 5th largest kidney transplant program in the nation. The critically acclaimed Regional Perinatal Center provides care for the smallest high-risk and critically ill infants in New Jersey's leading Level III, 56-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our Heart Centers offer a comprehensive array of cardiac services and procedures including Open Heart Surgery and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements. The Cancer Center at CBMC -- a clinical partner of Rutgers Cancer Institute -- offers a coordinated program including Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology with the expertise and compassion to treat a wide range of cancers and disease sites. For those with disorders of the chest, our thoracic surgery team provides the most appropriate minimally invasive surgical techniques. The majority of patients have video-assisted thoracoscopic, laparoscopic or robotic surgeries to minimize blood loss and reduce postoperative pain, resulting in shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery to daily activities. The Breast Center at the Ambulatory Care Center -- one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive breast diagnostic centers -- performs close to 50,000 procedures annually with coordinated care and patient navigation to the medical and surgical expertise and services available through CBMC. The Breast Center now has a dedicated MRI enhancing the continuum of care for patients. CBMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American Medical Association Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The medical center is a major teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. The medical staff representing 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services, shares medical expertise with medical students, residents and fellows. About RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's 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. Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey -- whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state's largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey. The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care . Contact a Physician Recruiter