Pediatric Surgeon PRN

UNAVAILABLE; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 243,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Pediatric Surgeon to provide advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents. The candidate must hold an MD or DO from an accredited institution, be licensed in New Jersey, and have completed pediatric surgery training. Responsibilities include supporting the academic and clinical missions of the program while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes high-quality patient-centered care and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Competitive salary range from $243.24 to $357.81, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey medical license is required.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited university.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Support academic, clinical, and educational missions of the program.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery training program

Active New Jersey medical license

Job description

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is named as one ofAmerica’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companiesin New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

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 Pediatric Surgeon provides advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents across a broad range of complex and routine pediatric conditions. This role supports Cooper University Health Care’s mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic medicine within the Children’s Regional Hospital.

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 the academic, clinical, and educational missions of our program including creating scholarly work, improving quality metrics, and creating a positive learning environment
• Display the communication, 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 of Pediatric Surgery!

License/Certification Requirements

NJ medical license

Board certification in Pediatric surgery

Salary Min ($)

USD $243.24

Salary Max ($)

USD $357.81