Emergency Medicine Physician - Department Chair
Updated 10/05/26
Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an accomplished Emergency Medicine Department Chair to lead the Emergency Department and Pediatric Emergency Department at a major academic medical center in Morristown, New Jersey. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced physician with a strong background in emergency medicine, academic medicine, and department administration.
The Emergency Department offers:
- Approximately 110,000 annual ED visits, including pediatrics
- 120 modern treatment areas
- Recently renovated and expanded adult and pediatric emergency facilities
- Level I Trauma Center
- Goryeb Children's Hospital and dedicated Pediatric ED
- Fast Track and specialized treatment areas
- Behavioral health services
- Geriatric services
- Certified Autism Center
- EMS control with specialty transport, transfer, and helicopter capabilities
- Advanced Practice Provider and scribe support
- Epic EMR
- ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency
- Medical school affiliation and robust academic programs
Compensation & Benefits
- $575,000–$625,000 annually, including clinical and administrative compensation.
- Administrative leadership compensation provided through a stipend
- Start-date bonus paid upon commencement
- Bonus subject to a 24-month clawback period
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Additional leadership and professional development opportunities
Qualifications
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine through ABEM or AOBEM.
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency.
- Current or eligible New Jersey medical license.
- 15+ years of Emergency Department Director and academic Emergency Medicine experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing complex emergency medicine operations.
- Experience with residency and fellowship education preferred.
- Strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and strategic leadership skills.
- Must be available to begin as soon as hospital credentialing and privileges are completed, anticipated to take approximately 3–4 months.
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