Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ, is searching for a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician to teach/precept family medicine residents in a full-time capacity in the inpatient and outpatient settings under the direction of the Family Medicine Program Director or their designee. The Family Medicine Teaching Physician will be responsible for supervising, teaching, and monitoring the family medicine component of the residency program.

About the Position:

• Direct teaching supervision of residents through precepting in the family practice office and rounding with residents at HMH Mountainside Medical Center
• Supervise resident management of labor and delivery of prenatal clinic patients when on call
• Oversight of curriculum and required reading material for residents
• Engage in clinical rounds on patients with the family practice residents when they are rotating through
• Maintain Mountainside Medical Center Hospital privileges and participate in the Medical Staff as required by the bylaws (e.g. Hospital Committees)
• Deliver high-quality patient care and act as a role model for residents
• Consult and provide backup support for residents, including availability during night and weekend coverage on a rotation basis
• Develop family medicine curricula, and coordinate for residents/medical students adhering to the ACGME guidelines
• Advise, provide feedback, evaluate and counsel residents on a regular basis as program advisor
• Administrative duties as outlined by Residency Director
• Participate in the faculty practice at Mountainside Family Practice Group.
• Involvement and representation in national family medicine educational organizations (STFM, AAFP)
• Present bi-monthly lectures to residents and students as needed
• Attend on a rotational basis, the program and practice commitments with outside organizations (Nursing Homes, The Children’s Institute, Medical School, Universities, etc)
• Physician will maintain Faculty appointment with Medical School institutions

Requirements:

• Board-Certification in Family Medicine
• At least 1-year experience as an educator in Family Medicine required

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance
  

About the Hospital: Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care in a community setting. Located in Montclair, NJ, the 365-bed medical center provides patients immediate access to innovative and effective treatment alternatives at specialized centers within the medical center that focus on imaging, women’s health, cancer care, surgery, obesity, stroke and chronic kidney disease. The hospital is a designated Primary Stroke Center by the NJ State Department of Health and Senior Services and is one of a few community hospitals licensed by the State to perform emergency and elective cardiac angioplasty.

About the Community:

​The Township of Montclair is a vibrant New Jersey community. Nestled at the foot of the First Watchung Mountain, Montclair is identified by its diverse population, grand old homes, proximity to New York City and its thriving arts community. The second-largest university in the state resides in Montclair as well as an art museum, live theaters, art galleries and a wide range of boutiques. Montclair's lively business districts are flush with restaurants, movie theaters, shops and nightlife that attract visitors from all over the region. There are great schooling options, including the district’s award-winning magnet system has elementary and middle schools identified by the themes: global studies, science & technology, creating connections, Montessori, university, STEM, environmental science, and gifted & talented.