Chief Medical Officer- Bergen Bridge Medical Center

Overview

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC) is New Jersey’s largest hospital and a leading safety-net health system, serving a diverse and growing patient population. As a public health institution committed to access, quality, and equity, BNBMC provides comprehensive acute care, behavioral health, long-term care, and specialty services.

Posting

Summary:

The Chief Medical Officer shall be expected to devote one hundred percent (100%) of his or her time each month in the performance of the CMO Administrative Responsibilities for Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BNBMC will have operational oversight, including the establishment of daily duties and the evaluation of job performance. Compensation decisions, encompassing salary adjustments and bonus allocations, are also directed by the CEO.

Position Information:
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include medical, prescription drug, dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs; competitive retirement benefits; educational benefits; life insurance; and employee discount programs.

Location:

Paramus, NJ. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Status:
Full Time.

Clinical Leadership & Operations

• Provide oversight of patient safety, quality, infection control, risk management, case management, and patient experience.
• Lead daily clinical operations in partnership with hospital executives.
• Identify clinical system issues and lead the development of effective improvement plans.

Medical Staff Affairs

• Oversee peer review and credentialing processes.
• Address medical staff quality, safety, service, and behavioral issues in a timely manner.
• Evaluate Medical Directors and ensure accountability and performance.
• Work with departments to establish standards of care.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Compliance Officers on physician-related regulatory matters.
• Partner with HIM and medical staff on coding, documentation, and diagnosis-related quality metrics.

Strategic & Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a key advisor to the President & CEO and a member of the executive leadership team.
• Foster physician engagement and alignment across specialties.
• Oversee patient throughput, including LOS management and DRG performance initiatives.
• Support the implementation and optimization of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Participate in and potentially chair the Ethics Committee.

Minimum Education and Experience

Doctoral Degree (MD or DO), New Jersey State Medical Licensure eligible, and board certified in their primary medical discipline. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an acute care hospital or academic healthcare setting. Preference for a Master’s degree in Healthcare or Business Administration. Must have the ability to act as an effective agent for change, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal effectiveness to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines.

Ability to analyze complex problems and develop recommendations and solutions.

Certifications/Licenses

New Jersey medical licensure eligibility and board certification as specified above.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across clinical and administrative teams; strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities; experience with quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For more information, see the Non-Discrimination Statement.

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