Vice Chair of Family Medicine
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: March 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an accomplished and
collaborative Vice Chair of Family Medicine to join the Department
of Family Medicine at JFK University Medical Center. This is an
exciting leadership opportunity for a physician passionate about
advancing clinical excellence, medical education, and
patient-centered care within one of New Jersey’s most respected
health systems. The Vice Chair will assist the Department Chair in
overseeing all academic, clinical, administrative, and quality
initiatives within the department. This role provides leadership to
the Family Medicine Residency Program Director and the Medical
Director of the Family Medicine Center, ensuring alignment with
departmental goals and system-wide standards. The Vice Chair will
also maintain an active clinical practice, providing direct patient
care approximately 50% of the time. Responsibilities • Partner with
the Chair to support departmental operations, faculty development,
and strategic initiatives. • Promote high-quality, efficient,
patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. •
Oversee and mentor physician faculty, residents, and learners,
fostering professional growth and academic excellence. •
Participate in quality improvement, credentialing, and performance
evaluation processes. • Collaborate with administrative and
clinical leadership to optimize operational efficiency, financial
performance, and patient outcomes. • Provide clinical care 1–2
half-days per week in the Family Medicine Center and participate in
call coverage. • Represent the department in hospital and community
committees, and support community engagement initiatives.
Qualifications • MD or DO degree with Board Certification in Family
Medicine (ABFM or AOA). • Minimum of 5 years of progressive
leadership experience in family medicine and clinical practice. •
Proven success in graduate medical education and clinical program
development. • Strong leadership, management, communication, and
team-building skills. • Demonstrated commitment to educational
innovation, quality improvement, and collaborative care. • Eligible
for medical licensure in New Jersey. Compensation HMH is committed
to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum
base salary for this position is $237,126. The posted rate of pay
in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the
minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance
with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the
full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
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