Director, Division of Infectious Diseases
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Newark
Posted on: December 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases Jersey Shore
University Medical Center Hackensack Meridian Health Neptune, New
Jersey Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Director, Division
of Infectious Diseases to lead our dynamic team at Jersey Shore
University Medical Center (JSUMC), a major academic tertiary care
hospital within our integrated health network. This is an
exceptional opportunity for an accomplished, forward-thinking
physician leader with a passion for patient care, education, and
academic excellence. Position Overview Reporting to the Chair of
the Department of Medicine, the Director (chief) will oversee a
team of full-time, part-time, and voluntary faculty physicians
providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient infectious disease
care. The Division offers a broad spectrum of services, including
general and transplant infectious disease management, and
collaborates closely with the Hackensack Meridian School of
Medicine and the Hackensack Meridian Health Research Institute.
This position combines clinical practice, leadership, teaching,
research, and program development. The ideal candidate will be an
engaging leader committed to fostering clinical excellence,
advancing academic medicine, and mentoring the next generation of
physicians. Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic and
operational leadership for the Division of Infectious Diseases
across inpatient and outpatient settings. - Expand and enhance
clinical services, including growth of faculty practice and
off-site locations. - Maintain a financially viable program while
advancing the Division s clinical and scientific standing. -
Oversee all teaching activities related to medical students,
residents, and continuing medical education, including bedside
training, didactic sessions, and conference development. - Mentor
and support the career growth of junior faculty members. - Ensure
high-quality, patient-centered care across all inpatient,
outpatient, and faculty practice environments. - Collaborate with
institutional leadership to align the Division s strategic goals
with departmental and organizational objectives. - Foster research
and scholarly activity within the Division. Qualifications - D. or
D.O. degree with board certification in Infectious Diseases. -
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New Jersey. -
Demonstrated record of clinical excellence, teaching, and
leadership in an academic medical setting. - Proven ability to
manage multidisciplinary teams and mentor faculty. - Strong
commitment to advancing education, research, and patient care HOW
TO APPLY: For immediate consideration please contact: Carol A.
Petite, B.S., M.T., AAPPR Corporate Physician Recruiter Email:
Phone: COMPENSATION: Minimum Starting Base Salary: $218,000 HMH is
committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. 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. The starting rate of pay is provided for
informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific
offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the
offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in
the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and
credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at
the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay
based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not
limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against
market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of
relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of
education attained, including specialized certifications,
credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced
training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and
competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates
for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is
determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for
similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding:
Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job
position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also
be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or
commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions
may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on
evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation
for full-time and part-time (20 hours/week) job positions, HMH
offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental,
vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement
benefits.
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