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RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Seek an Associ

RWJBarnabas Health, New Brunswick, NJ, United States


RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is seeking an accomplished Associate Professor of Surgery - Section Chief of Transplant Surgery to lead and expand a comprehensive abdominal organ transplant program.
This leadership opportunity offers the chance to build and grow a high-impact transplant service within an academic medical center, delivering advanced, multidisciplinary care in collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. This role will function as a Transplant Surgeon while serving as Section Chief, driving clinical excellence, innovation, and programmatic growth.
Position Overview
The Section Chief of Transplant Surgery will provide strategic and clinical leadership for the transplant program, overseeing all aspects of patient care, operations, and academic advancement. This physician will play a critical role in expanding transplant services, enhancing quality outcomes, and fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow the abdominal organ transplant program, ensuring clinical excellence and program development

Provide comprehensive surgical care, including organ procurement, transplantation, and post-operative management

Oversee transplant operations, including patient evaluations, waitlist management, and donor coordination

Participate in on-call coverage and daily rounding on transplant patients

Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes across the continuum of care

Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty, while supporting residency and fellowship training programs

Academic Responsibilities
Serve as an attending physician at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical rounds, Grand Rounds, and conferences

Participate in scholarly activity, including research, publications, and presentations

Engage in community education initiatives and academic programming

Candidate Requirements
Board-certified in Surgery with fellowship training in Transplant Surgery

Eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey

Demonstrated leadership experience in transplant program development and clinical operations

Strong commitment to academic medicine, education, and research

Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary academic environment

Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated minimum salary for this position if hired to work is $797,046
The final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications, experience, expertise, and available funding, with consideration given to market benchmarks and internal equity.
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Medical, prescription, and dental coverage

Generous paid time off and leave programs

Retirement plans with employer contributions and voluntary savings options

Tuition and educational benefits (where applicable)

Life insurance and employee discount programs

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV for consideration to:

Jennifer.Sweeney@rwjbh.org