Orthopedic Surgeon

Cooper Norcross University Hospital; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 251,000 - 731,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks an experienced orthopaedic surgeon to provide comprehensive operative and non-operative management of acute musculoskeletal injuries and trauma. The role involves inpatient and outpatient fracture care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a patient-centered approach to outcomes and experience.

The successful candidate will hold an MD or DO, complete an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency, and be Board Certified or Board Eligible

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopaedic trauma and fracture care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform operative management of acute fractures and complex musculoskeletal injuries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach focused on exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Skills

Orthopaedic trauma

Fracture care

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Education

MD/DO

Orthopaedic Residency

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

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

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Unit Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopaedic trauma and fracture care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform operative management of acute fractures and complex musculoskeletal injuries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach focused on exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Short Description

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive operative and non-operative management of acute musculoskeletal injuries, fracture care, and orthopaedic trauma patients across the continuum.

Education Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency.

License/Certification Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Jersey.

Salary Min ($)

USD $181.90

Salary Max ($)

USD $530.94