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Chief Academic Officer Opportunity at Community Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health
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Posted: 25-Jun-25
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Type: Contract
Salary: $300,000 to $750,000
Categories:
Executive
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Preferred Education:
MD/DO
Internal Number: Chief Academic Officer
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 $300,000 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 Leeza.Vitalina@rwjbh.org
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.
rwjbh.org/physiciancareers
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year.
The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 phys...icians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.