Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Director

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center, and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

The program, which consists of two fellows per year, focuses on providing exceptional clinical training along with opportunities for clinically oriented research. Required and elective experiences at three hospitals, plus outside IBD and liver transplant rotations, provide a truly unique experience with respect to the breadth of patients served. The residency program director will be provided with 25% protected time to complete administrative and teaching responsibilities. These include devising and carrying out the educational agenda for the program, along with the customary administrative responsibilities of the position such as mentoring, trainee evaluation, and annual recruitment of new fellows. The ideal candidate for this position is a board-certified gastroenterologist who has practiced for at least three years and has demonstrated an interest in and commitment to medical education. Previous experience as an assistant or full program director is ideal. A faculty appointment to the school of medicine accompanies the position. 

Devising and carrying out the educational agenda for the program, along with the customary administrative responsibilities of the position such as mentoring, trainee evaluation, and annual recruitment of new fellows.

 What We’re Looking For

• Must be board-certified in gastroenterology and have practiced for a minimum of least three years after graduating fellowship 
• Previous experience with teaching and administrative duties are required
• Previous experience as an assistant or full program director is ideal 

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.