Associate/ AssistantProfessor of Surgery

Recruitment/Posting Title Associate/ AssistantProfessor of Surgery

Department RWJ-Surgery-Acute Care Surgery

Salary Details A minimum of $170367

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School {RWJMS) is seeking an acute care surgeon for a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery. The position includes clinical responsibilities on each of the three services {Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, Critical Care); and the applicant must be dedicated to the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows in Acute Care Surgery. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital {RWJUH) in New Brunswick, NJ is the core teaching hospital for RWJMS and one of only three ACS verified Level I Trauma Centers in the state. RWJUH is a tertiary referral center for cardiac, vascular and neuroscience services, as well as home to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. It is t he flagship hospital for RWJBarnabas Health – the largest health system in NJ serving a population of 5 million.

Applicant s must be BC/BE in Surgery and have attained or be eligible for Added Qualifications in

Surgical Critical Care

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 25FA0925

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date 01/07/2026

Minimum Education and Experience

MD required. must have completed a Residency Training Program in General Surgery and fellowship trained. Candidates should be boarded or board eligible by the American Board of Surgery. Candidate must possess (or eligible to apply for) a valid NJ medical license

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

MD required. must have completed a Residency Training Program in General Surgery and fellowship trained. Candidates should be boarded or board eligible by the American Board of Surgery. Candidate must possess (or eligible to apply for) a valid NJ medical license

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Provide for clinical care of patients across the full spectrum of ACS [ACS] (Trauma, Surgical Critical Care (ICU), Emergency General Surgery (EGS)) , including in-patient and out-patient (office/clinic) at RWJUH as well as EGS and ICU coverage at RWJ Somerset Hospital.

• Provide complete and timely consults as requested by other specialists or response to trauma activation.
• Provide clear instructions, explanations, and options available regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications, and follow-up to patients, family members, and other health care team members.
• Maintains adequate physician office hours in order to be accessible to new consults and follow up patients
• Establish and attend regularly scheduled departmental physician staff meetings, M&M Conference, Grand Rounds and other departmental/divisional meetings deemed appropriate by the Chief/ Chairman
• Participate in a divisional defined on-call and rotational coverage for all aspects of ACS as is necessary to cover clinical needs.
• Participate in the development and update of divisional of protocols, guidelines, and critical care pathways to establish and maintain a standard level of care for Acute Care and/or Trauma cases.
• Provide mentorship to more junior faculty in the way of clinical, leadership and academic development.
• Continue to develop and pursue academic/research interest focus: education/diversity/equity/inclusion efforts of the division/department/medical school/national efforts.
• Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times. Limit work/patient related discussions to private areas.
• Complete required medical documentation included in patients charts in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Provide accurate, timely and complete information required for billing.
• Effectively communicate with patients, family members, and other health care team members.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills; effectively delegate and prioritize work assignments; serve as a role model and team player.

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/260730

Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

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