Chair, Surgical Services Institute

American Academy of Family Physicians; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 700,000 - 930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision, and disability

403(b)/457(b) with employer matching

Malpractice coverage with tail

Generous PTO and CME allowance

NJ Sick Time

Job summary

AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jersey's largest health system, seeks a transformative Chair of the Surgical Services Institute to lead system-wide surgical strategy and unite a broad portfolio under Vision 2030. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the role directs integration of diverse specialties into a cohesive academic enterprise and fosters innovation, education, and clinical excellence.

The Chair will shape a new, 4-year medical school collaboration in Atlantic City and lead capital

Responsibilities

• System-Level Surgical Leadership across all major surgical disciplines.
• Perioperative Excellence: optimize OR efficiency, access, throughput, and patient experience.
• Academic & GME Development: expand residency/fellowship programs and education.
• Innovation & Capital Strategy: invest in robotics, minimally invasive platforms, and advanced technologies.
• Faculty Recruitment & Retention: build a top-tier academic surgical faculty.
• Quality & Outcomes Leadership: drive system-wide performance and standardization of care.

Job description

Chair, Surgical Services Institute

AtlantiCare | South Jersey

Lead the Future of Surgical Care - Vision 2030

AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jersey's largest health system and a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, is seeking a transformative Chair of Surgical Services Institute to lead its system-wide surgical strategy. This is a highly visible, system-level leadership role designed to unify and elevate a broad surgical portfolio in alignment with AtlantiCare's Vision 2030-driven by innovation, academic growth, clinical excellence, and health system transformation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Chair will serve as the architect of a destination Surgical Services Institute-integrating Surgical Oncology, Urology, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery into a cohesive, high-performing academic enterprise.

This role is designed for a proven academic surgical leader who is ready to step into a highly resourced environment and build at scale-shaping surgical care, advancing education, and driving innovation across the system.

Be part of an extraordinary moment in healthcare - help shape the future as AtlantiCare partners in the creation of a brand-new, 4-year Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine right here in Atlantic City, alongside the launch of the Stockton-AtlantiCare College of Community Health. As a physician at AtlantiCare, you have the opportunity to train and inspire the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, contribute to cutting-edge research, and deliver compassionate care that transforms lives. This is your chance to leave a lasting impact on our community, advance medicine, and help build a legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership in healthcare.

Your Impact:

• System-Level Surgical Leadership: Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across all surgical disciplines, aligning programs under a unified Surgical Services Institute model focused on quality, access, and performance.

• Perioperative Excellence: Partner with Nursing, Anesthesia, and Perioperative teams to design and optimize a best-in-class surgical ecosystem, including OR efficiency, access, throughput, block utilization, and patient experience.

• Academic & GME Development: Lead the expansion of surgical GME programs, medical student education, and faculty development, supporting AtlantiCare's evolution into a robust academic clinical campus in partnership with a new medical school strategy.

• Innovation & Capital Strategy: Collaborate with executive leadership to prioritize and deploy capital investments in robotics, minimally invasive platforms, hybrid ORs, and advanced surgical technologies to expand clinical capabilities.

• Faculty Recruitment & Retention: Build a high-caliber academic surgical faculty by recruiting top-tier surgeons and cultivating a culture of clinical excellence, teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.

• Quality & Outcomes Leadership: Drive system-wide performance improvement, standardization of care, and continuous quality enhancement across all surgical services.

What You'll Lead:

• A comprehensive, multi-specialty surgical enterprise spanning all major surgical disciplines

• Integration across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural care environments

• Expansion of surgical residency and fellowship training programs

• A growing academic platform with medical students, residents, and fellows embedded in the clinical environment

• System-level alignment with strategic service lines including Oncology, Neurosciences, Cardiovascular, and other high-priority initiatives

What We Offer:

• Competitive executive compensation

• Leadership stipend and performance incentives

• Full benefits package:
  403(b) & 457(b) retirement plans with employer contributions
  Malpractice coverage with full tail
  Relocation assistance
  Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability coverage
  Generous PTO, CME allowance, and NJ Sick Time

• Culture of Collaboration: Inclusive, innovative, and team-centered environment focused on shared success and continuous improvement

Why AtlantiCare?

You'll join a forward-thinking health system committed to transforming care delivery through strategic partnerships, advanced technology, and academic expansion. AtlantiCare's collaborations with leading organizations and its investment in infrastructure create a rare opportunity to build and lead a fully integrated Surgical Services Institute with long-term regional impact.

Life in southeastern New Jersey

Live where others vacation-offering coastal living, vibrant communities, and easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Enjoy four-season recreation, strong schools, and an exceptional quality of life.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V
Join us. Shape the future of surgical care.
INSPIRE. DREAM. ACHIEVE.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Comp range: $700k - $930k

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