Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Is Seeking an Acute Care Surgeon in New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Is Seeking an Acute Care Surgeon in New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), is seeking a full-time Acute Care Surgeon to join the Division of Acute Care Surgery in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care across the three core areas of Acute Care Surgery: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. This faculty opportunity offers the chance to join a major academic medical center committed to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, medical education, research, quality improvement, and continued program growth.

The Acute Care Surgeon will provide inpatient and outpatient care at RWJUH in New Brunswick, with additional Emergency General Surgery and intensive care unit coverage at RWJ Somerset Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care
• Respond to trauma activations and provide timely surgical consultations
• Participate in scheduled Acute Care Surgery call coverage
• Provide inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient treatment plans
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical rounds, Grand Rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences, and other departmental activities
• Participate in scholarly activities, clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and program development
• Assist with the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines, and critical care pathways
• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts for presentation and publication
• Mentor junior faculty in clinical practice, leadership, and academic development
• Maintain timely and accurate medical records and billing documentation
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chief, Department Chair, or Dean

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree, or equivalent
• Board certification or board eligibility in General Surgery
• Fellowship training and board certification or eligibility in Surgical Critical Care
• Experience providing care across Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and quality improvement
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and established clinical documentation standards

Position Highlights

• Join an established Division of Acute Care Surgery within a major academic medical center
• Faculty appointment at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• Practice across the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty
• Participate in clinical research, scholarly work, and quality improvement
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Acute Care Surgery program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid time off and holidays; retirement plans; educational benefits; and life insurance

Pay Transparency

The minimum annual salary for this position is $482,606.

The compensation offered to the selected candidate will depend on several factors, including qualifications, experience, expertise, available funding, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages designed to attract and retain exceptional faculty.

How to Apply

If you are interested in learning more about this position, or others like it available within our network, please contact Physician Recruiter, Jennifer Sweeney at Jennifer.Sweeney@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.