Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ, seeks an experienced shoulder and elbow surgeon to join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at CMSRU. The role offers academic appointment opportunities, regional Level I trauma care experience, and expansion of ambulatory services.

Collaboration with a digital education team and a strong commitment to teaching and scholarly activity are emphasized. Responsibilities include building a high-volume clinical and surgical shoulder practice, participating in

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a medical doctorate degree.
• Completion of an accredited Shoulder and Elbow Surgery fellowship is required.
• Candidates should possess qualifications for CMSRU faculty appointment at the assistant professor level or higher.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for scholarly productivity and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-volume clinical and surgical shoulder practice.
• Engage in research, scholarly activity, and teaching within the Bone & Joint Institute.
• Collaborate with CMSRU education programs and expand ambulatory shoulder services.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Medical Doctorate

Shoulder & Elbow Surgery fellowship

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

• Division member will be responsible for developing and maintaining a high volume clinical and surgical practice and will have the opportunity to engage in the continued growth and advancement of research, scholarly activity, and teaching excellence.
• Research infrastructure including a research director and fellows are accessible to the new division member as part of a research platform within the department. A digital team is also available for partnership that is continuing to develop educational videos and virtual reality modules.
• Currently the Sports Medicine Division has (3) Surgeons with one (1) focusing on Orthopaedic Shoulders.Educational opportunities exist both within our ACGME Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program and Sports Medicine Fellowship program.

Short Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) and Cooper Norcross Health is seeking an experienced physician with academic interests to serve as the newest member of our Shoulder Division within the Bone & Joint Institute. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing, tertiary care medical center that not only provides Regional Level I Trauma care, including complex trauma, but is also actively expanding its elective, ambulatory presence in the area.

Expansion includes a new suburban center with expanded ambulatory clinic and surgical capacity, including dedicated operating room access for shoulder arthroplasty and other elective shoulder procedures.

Education Requirements

• Candidates must hold a medical doctorate degree
• Completion of an accreditedShoulder and Elbow Surgery fellowship is required
• Candidates should possess qualifications for a faculty appointment to CMSRU at the assistant professor level or higher

Experience Required

We seek candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a track record of educational and scholarly productivity.

License/ Certification Requirements

Licensed in State of NJ

Board-eligible/certified in Orthopaedic Surgery