Vice Chair, Family Medicine
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Vice Chair, Family Medicine JFK University Medical Center
Edison, New Jersey 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. Position Overview: 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. Key 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. HOW TO APPLY:
Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter Email: Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org Phone:
732-890-9339 (Call or Text) HMH is committed to pay equity and
transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this
position is $280,035. 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 base salary
is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee
of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time
of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on
a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited
to: Specialization : Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
Labor Market Data : Compensation is benchmarked against market data
to ensure competitiveness. Experience : Years of relevant
experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
Leadership : Relevant experience as a department chair or chief,
practice group leader, or other leadership roles. Education and
Certifications : Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board
certifications, research, and publications. Productivity : Levels
of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction. 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 specialty and/or sub-specialty. Budget and Grant Funding:
Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job
position may impact the pay that can be offered. In addition to our
compensation for full-time and part-time (20 hours/week) positions,
HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health,
dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The
final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during
the interview process.
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