Director, Aortic Center – Cardiothoracic Surgery (Northern New Jersey)

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive integrated health system, is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon specializing in Aortic Surgery to lead as Director of the Aortic Center in its Northern Region.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to advance a premier aortic program with the full backing of system-wide resources, academic partnerships, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The Aortic Center is supported by robust administrative, marketing, and outreach teams, ensuring visibility and continued growth across the region. Surgeons benefit from access to advanced imaging, hybrid operating rooms, and state-of-the-art surgical technology, all embedded within one of the state’s most comprehensive and rapidly expanding cardiovascular service lines. In addition, RWJBarnabas Health maintains a strong academic affiliation with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, offering opportunities for faculty appointment and clinical research.

The selected candidate will guide the continued expansion of this cutting-edge program dedicated to the care of patients with complex aortic disease.

Compensation and Benefits

To ensure compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, we are providing the following information:

• The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $850,000 to $1,100,000 per year.
  • 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

• Performance-Based Incentives: Eligible for bonus compensation aligned with MGMA benchmark standards, based on productivity, quality, and programmatic leadership. Total compensation may exceed the base range depending on performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Paid time off for vacation, CME, and holidays
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Position Highlights

• Serve as Director of the Aortic Center, leading clinical, strategic, and programmatic development across the Northern Region
• Focus on complex aortic pathology, including ascending, arch, and descending thoracic aortic surgery (open and endovascular)
• Collaborate with an established team of cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and specialty-trained nurses
• Represent the program through national presentations, outreach initiatives, and academic contributions

Candidate Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Thoracic Surgery
• 5+ years of post-training experience with a specialization in aortic surgery
• Demonstrated leadership in program development and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong academic engagement, with a record of society presentations and/or publications
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New Jersey

How to Apply

To learn more about this position or to apply directly, please contact Henry Fishbein, by email at Henry.Fishbein@rwjbh.org. 

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.