Chair, Surgical Services Institute

Society of Critical Care Medicine

Atlantic City (NJ)

On-site

USD 700,000 - 930,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Society of Critical Care Medicine seeks a Chair of Surgical Services Institute to lead and transform surgical care in Atlantic City. This executive role involves strategic oversight across various surgical disciplines, driving operational excellence, and developing GME programs.

The ideal candidate will have significant academic surgical leadership, capable of building an innovative surgical ecosystem and promoting high-quality patient care. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture await the right leader.

Qualifications

Proven track record in academic surgical leadership.
Experience in developing surgical residency and fellowship programs.
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in surgical care.

Responsibilities

Lead operational and clinical leadership across surgical disciplines.
Establish a best-in-class surgical ecosystem in collaboration with perioperative teams.
Expand surgical education and faculty development.

Skills

Transformative leadership

Academic leadership

Operational excellence

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certified in relevant specialty

Tools

Robotic surgical systems

Minimally invasive surgical techniques

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.

Benefits Overview