System Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery

System Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery

Atlantic Health System is seeking an accomplished and visionary System Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery to lead the strategic development and growth of our Orthopedic Service Line. This physician leader will be responsible for driving the implementation of system-wide initiatives that enhance quality, innovation, and personalized care while advancing the mission of building healthier communities. The role includes the opportunity to remain clinically active to maintain a high level of clinical credibility across the system.  Additionally, the System Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery will support development and recruitment across the full spectrum of orthopedics, including joint replacement, spine, upper and lower extremity, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, trauma, pediatrics, and oncology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the strategic vision for Orthopedics across Atlantic Health System in collaboration with system medical center Chairpersons, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals in quality, performance, growth, population health, research, and education.
• Market Analysis and Growth: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, identifying key opportunities and mitigating risks to strengthen program offerings and market share.
• Collaboration and Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with medical center leaders, ambulatory sites, medical groups, and system-wide clinicians to enhance service integration and care delivery while decreasing clinical variation.
• Clinical Excellence and Innovation: Support the organization’s mission by advancing high-quality, patient-centered, and innovative care models that improve health outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Proven leadership in clinical program development, strategic planning, and physician engagement, with a strong commitment to advancing orthopedic services.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand market trends and drive programmatic growth.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Track record of physician leadership with progressive leadership experience in a large, highly-matrixed healthcare system, preferably with mature service lines.
• Experience with residency programs or other training programs.
• Master’s degree in healthcare related fields or business, preferred.
• All candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey.

Salary Range: $500,000–$1,000,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives

Atlantic Health System, headquartered in Morristown, N.J., is an integrated health care delivery system powered by a workforce of 16,000 team members dedicated to building healthier communities. The system is comprised of 350 sites of care, including six hospitals: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Goryeb Children’s Hospital. Atlantic Health System also supports communities through Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, and its subsidiary, Atlantic Ambulance Corporation. Atlantic Health System sponsors the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the larger ACOs in the nation, and Optimus Healthcare Partners. 

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.