Division Head

MyStethi, LLC; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 1,400 - 2,800; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ seeks a full-time physician to lead the Pediatric Surgery Division within the Department of Pediatrics. The role focuses on strategic clinical leadership, research, teaching, and collaboration with other specialties across the hospital.

The position requires an MD/DO, NJ medical license, and completion of an accredited pediatric surgery training program, with opportunities for scholarly activity and program expansion.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Active New Jersey medical license and board certification in Pediatric Surgery.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and clinical leadership for the Pediatric Surgery division.
• Supervise and mentor faculty within the division and develop divisional goals.
• Lead program development, including expansion of surgical services and research initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric surgery

Academic medicine

Team leadership

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Active New Jersey medical license

Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery training program

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Unit Overview

Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper – South Jersey’s only acute-care children’s hospital – provides advanced diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for children with surgical needs.

From premature infants with congenital birth defects to adolescents needing trauma care, our pediatric surgery team delivers expert solutions with a compassionate, kid-friendly approach. Our team is dedicated to delivering specialized care to families throughout the region. Our skilled surgeons and caring, kid-friendly approach to every child we care for sets our pediatric surgery team apart.

Children's Regional offers pediatric surgical care 24/7, with same-day surgery available at our main hospital in Camden. As the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in South Jersey offering pediatric surgical services, we are equipped and skilled to respond quickly when urgent care is needed.

Cooper treats a wide range conditions, including hernia repair, appendix removal, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastrointestinal reflux disease, among others so children receive the care they need while staying close to home.

Short Description

The Division Head is the physician leader of a clinical division within a Department, Center, or Institute, who leads programs and initiatives to achieve positive outcomes in Cooper’s four pillars: Quality & High Reliability, Cooper Experience, Education & Research, and Growth & Finance, while also serving as a leader within the Medical Staff and the CMSRU.

The Pediatric Surgery Division in the Department of Pediatrics at Cooper Health University is seeking a full-time faculty position as physician.

Practice Highlights:

• Two additional MD physicians and two Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)
• Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooperhas 27 pediatric subspecialist programs – more than any other hospital in South Jersey.
• Cooper’s pediatric surgeons are recognized by the National Pediatric Trauma Registry for surgical excellence
• Collaboration opportunities with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
• Close partnership with Pediatric Gastroenterology, Neonatology, and our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Roles & Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership:

• Provide strategic oversight and clinical leadership for the Pediatric Surgery division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and evidence-based care.
• Supervise and mentor faculty within division

• Develop and implement divisional goals, policies, and quality initiatives in alignment with hospital and departmental objectives.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize resource allocation, staffing, and budgeting for the division.
• Lead program development, including expansion of surgical services, research initiatives, and interdisciplinary care programs.

Education & Research:

• Promote academic growth, research, and innovation within the division.
• Oversee training programs for residents and fellows, ensuring high educational standards.

Quality & Compliance:

• Monitor clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction metrics, implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensure, and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a liaison to hospital committees and external organizations regarding pediatric surgical care standards.

• Foster a culture of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including neonatology, pediatric critical care, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalists and trauma.

Education Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Active New Jersey medical license
• Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery training program
• Innovative spirit in the clinical setting, superior teamwork with interdisciplinary collaborative approach, desire to work with underserved populations

Experience Required

• Fully support theacademic, clinical, and educational missions of our program including creating scholarly work, improving quality metrics, and creating a positive learning environment
• Display thecommunication, and interpersonal skills required to build an active clinical practice, develop areas of productive scholarship, and recruit additional faculty
• Significantly influence the direction of our program, and join like-minded faculty committed to our mission of being at the cutting edge ofPediatric Surgery!

License/ Certification Requirements

NJ medical license

Board certification in Pediatric surgery

Special Requirements

At least 8 years of attending-level clinical experience.

Hourly Rate Min $1

Hourly Rate Max $2

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]