Cardiac Surgeon

RWJ Barnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Surgeon to join their esteemed team in New Brunswick, NJ. This full-time role offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge cardiac procedures, contribute to innovative research, and educate the next generation of medical professionals. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, you will thrive in a setting that values clinical leadership and collaboration. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a top-tier academic healthcare organization, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant community. If you're passionate about making a difference in cardiac care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Cardiac Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full spectrum of cardiac surgeries.
• Contribute to program development and resident education.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

Transplantation/Heart Failure

Robotics

Atrial Fibrillation

Complex Aortic Surgery

Education

Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery

Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a full-time Cardiac Surgeon.

Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, are seeking a full-time cardiac surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will join a team of 5 cardiac surgeons and over 30 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), contributing to a program performing approximately 1800 cardiac procedures annually.

Our program is distinguished by:

• Clinical Leadership: In areas such as minimally invasive valve surgery, transcatheter valvular procedures, and mechanical circulatory support.
• Growth: Significant year-over-year growth in volume and scope of practice.
• Innovation: Early adopters of new technology and care pathways.
• Research: Participation in nearly a dozen clinical trials, with faculty publishing in top journals like NEJM, The Lancet, and Circulation.
• Education: An ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic residency program.
• Quality: Consistently earning 3-star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

The new team member should have expertise in a specific area of cardiac surgery, such as transplantation/heart failure, robotics, atrial fibrillation, or complex aortic surgery. While involved in the full spectrum of cardiac surgery, success will be measured by collaboration, program development, and contribution to resident and medical student education. Academic rank and funding will depend on scholarly activity.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey, have completed an accredited fellowship or equivalent in CT Surgery, and be Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or equivalent.

The successful candidate will be based at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), the primary teaching hospital for Rutgers-RWJMS, serving over 5 million people. RWJUH is a quaternary care referral center with centers of excellence in cardiovascular care, cancer, stroke, neuroscience, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s health, including the Bristol Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital, CINJ, and a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Significant investments include:

• State-of-the-art 24-bed CVICU
• New Post-Operative Recovery Care Unit and Shock/Trauma ICU
• $150M renovation of OR complex with 6 new ORs
• New 15-story Ambulatory Medical Pavilion
• Neighboring 550,000 sq ft incubator and innovation center (HELIX)
• $1B Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center nearing completion

Qualifications:

• Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Cardiac Surgery
• Medical licensure in New Jersey
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ
• Company: Rutgers/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• Function: Attending Surgeon
• Type: Full-time
• Duration: Indefinite

Rutgers-RWJMS is located in central New Jersey, in New Brunswick, adjacent to the Rutgers University campus. The area offers excellent schools, quality of life, and easy access to beaches, ski resorts, and urban centers like New York City (36 miles) and Philadelphia (60 miles). This is a full-time position within Rutgers Health, NJ’s leading academic healthcare organization, integrating clinical care, research, and education. Rutgers is a top national research university and New Jersey’s premier public institution of higher education.

Rutgers RWJMS and RWJUH are equal opportunity employers.