Chief Academic Officer Opportunity at Community Medical Center

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest healthcare provider, is seeking a Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for Community Medical Center, located in Toms River, 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 Jersey’s leading academic medical centers.

The Chief Academic Officer at Community 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 Community Medical Center
• Collaborate with academic leaders from Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health to drive unified educational goals and maintain ACGME compliance
• Chair the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) Subcommittee and participate in national educational 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 Community Medical Center; serve on system-wide research and IRB committees
• Provide strategic and budgetary oversight for academic resources, including the simulation center and medical library
• Promote interdisciplinary education by partnering with other health profession training programs to support interprofessional collaboration
• Spearhead academic initiatives related to quality improvement, patient 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 strong 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 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 about this position, please contact Leeza Vitalina | Executive Recruiter, Talent Acquisition & Innovation, , directly via e-mail at  Show Contact Details 

RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to cultivating a team of dynamic and diverse physicians. Our goal is to create an equitable environment in which to work and receive care, to champion a diverse workforce, and to foster an inclusive setting that meets the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of the communities we serve state-wide. We welcome and embrace the unique perspectives of our physicians, recognizing that this leads to better patient care, satisfaction, and outcomes.

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