Director (Chief), Division of Anatomic Pathology

Director (Chief), Division of Anatomic Pathology

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Job ID: 1087141

Location

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Address: 1 Robert Wood Johnson Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Pathology

Profession: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)

Details

Director (Chief), Division of Anatomic Pathology – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, are seeking a Director (Chief) for the Division of Anatomic Pathology. This leadership role provides the opportunity to oversee clinical, research, and academic programs, guide faculty and residents, and advance the Division of Anatomic Pathology at a premier academic medical center within New Jersey’s largest integrated health care system.

The minimum salary for this position if hired to work is $310,000 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.

Posting Summary

The Division Chief will serve as the leader of the Division of Anatomic Pathology, achieving clinical, research, and academic programmatic goals while overseeing all aspects of anatomic pathology services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) — the school’s 650-bed tertiary care core teaching hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, and partner of the Cancer Institute of NJ, an NCI-Designated Cancer Treatment Center.

This role requires a creative and innovative leader to implement initiatives that support the growth of the Division, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology, and immunohistochemistry services. The Division Chief will provide guidance to faculty and residents for educational and research missions, while also maintaining responsibilities for patient care, teaching, research, and service to the institution.

The Division Chief is accountable for leadership, communication, and team collaboration within the laboratory and will advise the Clinical Director on specialty issues. Responsibilities include oversight of clinical governance, quality assurance, and accreditation, as well as the development of new services. The Division Chief will support the mission of Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health to provide hope, healing, and the best care for patients and their families.

Position Highlights

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Division of Anatomic Pathology
• Oversee surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology, and immunohistochemistry services
• Guide faculty and residents in clinical, educational, and research missions
• Ensure clinical governance, quality assurance, and accreditation compliance
• Provide patient care services while supporting institutional and system-wide missions
• Implement strategic initiatives to grow and enhance the Division’s programs

Requirements

• MD, DO, or MBBS degree required
• Board certification or board eligibility in AP/CP
• Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and academic experience
• Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

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About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Founded in 1884, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) New Brunswick, is an academic medical center whose Centers of Excellence include cardiovascular care from minimally invasive heart surgery to transplantation, cancer care, stroke care, neuroscience, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s care, including The Bristol‑Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH).

BMSCH serves as the focal point of New Brunswick’s growing children’s health campus, which includes the Child Health Institute of New Jersey, PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital, and Ronald McDonald House - New Brunswick. The free‑standing, state‑designated, acute care children’s hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art facility that is specially designed to care for children. From pediatric surgery, urology, and cardiology to oncology, hematology, and pulmonology, BMSCH’s specialists and intensivists provide advanced care for children of all ages—from fragile newborns to adolescents.

As the flagship cancer hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, RWJUH New Brunswick is an innovative leader in advancing state‑of‑the‑art care. Featuring a Level 1 Trauma Center and the first Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, RWJUH’s New Brunswick campus serves as a national resource in its ground‑breaking approaches to emergency preparedness.

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 .