Heart Transplant & Cardiothoracic Surgeon

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Malpractice coverage

401k/retirement

PTO & CME time off

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health’s Northern Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery seeks a Heart Transplant & Cardiothoracic Surgeon for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC). The role focuses on heart transplantation, donor procurement, and management of LVAD/RVAD/ECMO, with leadership in the Heart Failure and Transplant Program.

The ideal candidate is fellowship-trained in cardiothoracic surgery with expertise in heart transplantation, VADs, and complex cardiac surgery, joining a large integrated NJ

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in cardiothoracic surgery with specific expertise in heart transplantation, VADs, and complex cardiac surgery.
• Will perform heart transplantations, donor procurement, and manage MCS (LVAD/RVAD/ECMO).
• Support system growth by expanding advanced cardiac surgical services across RWJBH Northern affiliates.

Responsibilities

• Perform heart transplantations.
• Participate in donor procurement.
• Manage temporary and durable MCS (LVAD/RVAD/ECMO).
• Lead operative teams in heart transplantation.

Skills

Heart transplantation

VAD expertise

Complex cardiac surgery

Operative leadership

Education

Fellowship-trained in cardiothoracic surgery

Tools

Robotic surgery

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health's Northern Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is looking for their next Heart Transplant & Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest health care provider in NJ, is seeking a highly skilled Heart Transplant & Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the Heart Failure and Transplant Program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC). This surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care across the full spectrum of adult cardiothoracic surgery while serving as a key operative leader in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support (MCS).

The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in cardiothoracic surgery with specific expertise in heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices (VAD), and complex cardiac surgery. Clinically, this surgeon will perform heart transplantations, participate in donor procurement, and manage temporary and durable MCS (LVAD/RVAD/ECMO), while supporting system growth by extending advanced cardiac surgical services across RWJBH Northern affiliates.

As the largest integrated health care system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health and the program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, life, disability, and malpractice insurance, 401k/retirement, plus PTO and added time off for CME. The position is based in highly desirable areas with near top-notch schools, beautiful suburban neighborhoods, and easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore.

• robust benefits package including health, life, disability, and malpractice insurance, 401k/retirement, plus PTO and added time off for CME.

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $550,000 - $700,000. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience

To learn more about this position and other opportunities throughout New Jersey and with RWJBarnabas Health, please contact [e-mail].

About Newark Beth Israel Medical Center: First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.
Newark Beth Israel is home to one of the nation's 10 largest heart transplant centers, RWJBarnabas Health's Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey's only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program; and a Valve Center that performs more cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), than any other center in the state. Our medical center is home to the most comprehensive robotic surgery center in the state, and we were the first hospital in NJ to establish an accredited sleep disorders center. The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center provide seamless integration of cancer prevention, specialized care, and treatment options.
Newark Beth Israel is renowned for its many preventive health programs that promote wellness in the community. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare delivery system in the state, we have access to advanced technology and a variety of medical specialists.

About RWJBarnabas Health: RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals - Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children's hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children's Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state's largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's second largest private employer - with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns - and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.