Acute Care Surgeon

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 434,345 - 530,866; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plans

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a full-time Acute Care Surgeon to join the Division of Acute Care Surgery. The role covers trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care at RWJUH, with PCC coverage at RWJ Somerset Hospital.

Responsibilities include trauma activations, multidisciplinary care planning, education of trainees, and involvement in research and quality initiatives within a major academic medical center.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training and board certification or eligibility in Surgical Critical Care.
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey.
• Experience across Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care.
• Respond to trauma activations and provide timely surgical consultations.
• Participate in scheduled Acute Care Surgery call coverage.
• Provide inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient treatment plans.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through rounds and conferences.
• Participate in scholarly activities, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with clinical protocols and critical care pathways.
• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts for publication.
• Mentor junior faculty in clinical practice and academic development.
• Maintain timely medical records and billing documentation.

Skills

Trauma care

Emergency General Surgery

Surgical Critical Care

Academic medicine

Medical education

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in General Surgery

Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

NJ medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Is Seeking an Acute Care Surgeon in New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), is seeking a full-time Acute Care Surgeon to join the Division of Acute Care Surgery in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care across the three core areas of Acute Care Surgery: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. This faculty opportunity offers the chance to join a major academic medical center committed to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, medical education, research, quality improvement, and continued program growth.

The Acute Care Surgeon will provide inpatient and outpatient care at RWJUH in New Brunswick, with additional Emergency General Surgery and intensive care unit coverage at RWJ Somerset Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care
• Respond to trauma activations and provide timely surgical consultations
• Participate in scheduled Acute Care Surgery call coverage
• Provide inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient treatment plans
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical rounds, Grand Rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences, and other departmental activities
• Participate in scholarly activities, clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and program development
• Assist with the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines, and critical care pathways
• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts for presentation and publication
• Mentor junior faculty in clinical practice, leadership, and academic development
• Maintain timely and accurate medical records and billing documentation
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chief, Department Chair, or Dean

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree, or equivalent
• Board certification or board eligibility in General Surgery
• Fellowship training and board certification or eligibility in Surgical Critical Care
• Experience providing care across Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and quality improvement
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and established clinical documentation standards

Position Highlights

• Join an established Division of Acute Care Surgery within a major academic medical center
• Faculty appointment at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• Practice across the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty
• Participate in clinical research, scholarly work, and quality improvement
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Acute Care Surgery program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid time off and holidays; retirement plans; educational benefits; and life insurance

Pay Transparency

The minimum annual salary for this position is $482,606.

The compensation offered to the selected candidate will depend on several factors, including qualifications, experience, expertise, available funding, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages designed to attract and retain exceptional faculty.