Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery

Davita Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 139,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery to enhance its Pediatric Surgery Division. This full-time role emphasizes patient care, surgical education, and active research participation, supporting a robust clinical and academic environment while serving a large population with significant pediatric health needs.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD degree and be board certified in General Surgery.
• Active NJ medical license preferred or eligible for licensure in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based medicine to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with leadership and colleagues to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in research activities within the Division and Medical School.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical education

Research

Collaboration

Education

MD degree

Board certification in General Surgery

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking additional BC/BE pediatric surgeons to join the Division of Pediatric Surgery to meet the growing clinical demands of Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health. We seek surgeons at assistant/associate professor levels who are passionate about patient care, surgical education, and research.

This is a full-time employed position within Rutgers Health, the most comprehensive academic health care provider organization in New Jersey, combining an unprecedented scope of clinical care, research, and education. It has a single focus: helping people and populations get well and stay well. Rutgers is a leading national research university and New Jersey's preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is located in central New Jersey with easy access to the Jersey shore, New York and Philadelphia. It is the principal academic partner for RWJBarnabas Health.

RWJBarnabas Health covers a population of 5 million people with more than 25,000 live births per year. A full complement of pediatric surgical service is already in place, along with a full spectrum of medical pediatric specialties. This is a university-based practice that supports three children's hospitals, including The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (BMSCH), Monmouth Medical Center, and St. Barnabas Medical Center. There are robust pediatric ED, NICU, and PICU at all sites, as well as a dedicated pediatric OR at BMSCH. There is an established culture of clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality, and safety.
Job Description: Position - Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery Division of Pediatric Surgery* Provide evidence-based medicine to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.* Collaborate with institutional leadership, physician partners, and nursing colleagues to ensure high-quality care for surgical patients in all settings including the outpatient offices, Trauma, ICUs, ED, and inpatient units.* Participate in research activities within the Division, Department, and/or Medical School to further the knowledge in the chosen area of study. Obtain funding for research activity as available.* Provide unrestricted call coverage at all facilities as determined by Divisional leadership of Rutgers Health Group at the discretion of the Chief of Pediatric Surgery.* Actively participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education through didactic lectures, research activities, evaluation of programs, interviews, and/or clinical supervision.* Document and bill for provider activities accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner according to hospital and medical school policies.* Provide active participation in the teaching programs, attend conferences, grand
rounds and hospital committees as requested* Promote the program throughout the region and at national conferences* Participate in process/quality improvement in care delivery of surgical patients and participate in quality initiatives* Comply with all medical school and hospital medical staff bylaws, clinical practice guidelines, and policies. As part of the mission of the medical school, you will have responsibilities for research as well as education of residents and students and such duties as assigned by the Chair, Dr. Leonard Lee and Dr. Steven Stylianos, Chief of Pediatric Surgery, will serve as mentors.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery
Department	RWJ-Surgery Pediatrics
Salary Details	A minimum of $139,530 as the academic base and eligible for faculty practice.
Offer Information
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0440
Posting Open Date	04/17/2025
Posting Close Date	06/17/2025

Qualifications

The applicant must hold an MD degree and be board certified in General Surgery.

Active NJ medical license preferred, or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
Board Certified or board eligible in Pediatric Surgery.

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/249236
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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