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Associate/ AssistantProfessor of Surgery
New Brunswick, United States
Position Details
Position Information
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
Surgical Critical Care
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
25FA0925
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
01/07/2026
Qualifications
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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Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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