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Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), leaders in the effective delivery of compassionate and accessible care to individuals involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems, has opportunities for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Physicians to join our teams.

Rutgers has been named in the top 100 large employers in America by Forbes in 2022. As part of a world-renowned research-based University, Rutgers UCHC pursues continuous quality improvement through research and implementing evidence based best practices. Our accredited facilities exceed national standards and provide a stimulating environment in which to provide care. At the end of the day, you will know you made a difference providing care and compassion to your patients.

In North New Jersey and within 30 minutes of New York City, we have an opening at Northern State Prison in Newark, NJ. All outpatient specialties are available for consult.

In addition to our competitive salaries and benefits, this position is eligible for:

• Up to $120,000 in loan forgiveness over a 4-year period of service through the NJ Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program
• Up to $50,000 in loan repayment over a 2-year period of service through the National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP)
• Rutgers tuition remission for your dependent children

Responsibilities:

• Provide ambulatory primary care consistent with medical standards and best practices
• Round daily in the skill nursing unit if applicable
• Document patient progress notes in the infirmary medical record
• Supervise Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants if applicable
• No requirement for hospital privileges
• No patient billing

Practice Profile:

• Services diverse and underserved patients
• Flexible start and end times
• No routine Saturdays or Sundays
• On call is 1 in 6 weeks
• Telehealth capabilities

Location:

This position in located in Newark, NJ.

• Within 30 minutes of Manhattan
• Short commute from highly desirable neighborhoods including Short Hills, Westfield, Upper Montclair, Hoboken, Chatham, and Summit and top-rated school systems
• Vibrant downtowns in Hoboken, Montclair, and Westfield and upscale shopping in Short Hills
• Recreational offerings nearby include 24 county parks, five reservations, Turtle Back Zoo, and 10 museums

To apply, email your CV to Stephanie Plaskow at plaskost@hr.rutgers.edu.

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