Division Head
Camden, NJ Job ID 62938 Job Type Full Time Shift Day Specialty PhysicianCooper University Health Careis named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Unit Overview
Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper – South Jersey’s only acute-care children’s hospital – provides advanced diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for children with surgical needs.
From premature infants with congenital birth defects to adolescents needing trauma care, our pediatric surgery team delivers expert solutions with a compassionate, kid-friendly approach. Our team is dedicated to delivering specialized care to families throughout the region. Our skilled surgeons and caring, kid-friendly approach to every child we care for sets our pediatric surgery team apart.
Children's Regional offers pediatric surgical care 24/7, with same-day surgery available at our main hospital in Camden. As the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in South Jersey offering pediatric surgical services, we are equipped and skilled to respond quickly when urgent care is needed.
Cooper treats a wide range conditions, including hernia repair, appendix removal, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastrointestinal reflux disease, among others so children receive the care they need while staying close to home.
Short Description
The Division Head is the physician leader of a clinical division within a Department, Center, or Institute, who leads programs and initiatives to achieve positive outcomes in Cooper’s four pillars: Quality & High Reliability, Cooper Experience, Education & Research, and Growth & Finance, while also serving as a leader within the Medical Staff and the CMSRU.
The Pediatric Surgery Division in the Department of Pediatrics at Cooper Health University is seeking a full-time faculty position as physician.
Practice Highlights:
- Two additional MD physicians and two Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)
- Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper has 27 pediatric subspecialist programs – more than any other hospital in South Jersey.
- Cooper’s pediatric surgeons are recognized by the National Pediatric Trauma Registry for surgical excellence
- Collaboration opportunities with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
- Close partnership with Pediatric Gastroenterology, Neonatology, and our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Roles & Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership:
- Provide strategic oversight and clinical leadership for the Pediatric Surgery division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and evidence-based care.
- Supervise and mentor faculty within division
- Develop and implement divisional goals, policies, and quality initiatives in alignment with hospital and departmental objectives.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize resource allocation, staffing, and budgeting for the division.
- Lead program development, including expansion of surgical services, research initiatives, and interdisciplinary care programs.
Education & Research:
- Promote academic growth, research, and innovation within the division.
- Oversee training programs for residents and fellows, ensuring high educational standards.
Quality & Compliance:
- Monitor clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction metrics, implementing quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensure, and accreditation standards.
- Serve as a liaison to hospital committees and external organizations regarding pediatric surgical care standards.
- Foster a culture of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including neonatology, pediatric critical care, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalists and trauma.
Education Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Active New Jersey medical license
- Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery training program
- Innovative spirit in the clinical setting, superior teamwork with interdisciplinary collaborative approach, desire to work with underserved populations
Experience Required
- Fully support the academic, clinical, and educational missions of our program including creating scholarly work, improving quality metrics, and creating a positive learning environment
- Display the communication, and interpersonal skills required to build an active clinical practice, develop areas of productive scholarship, and recruit additional faculty
- Significantly influence the direction of our program, and join like-minded faculty committed to our mission of being at the cutting edge of Pediatric Surgery!
License/ Certification Requirements
NJ medical license
Board certification in Pediatric surgery
Special Requirements
At least 8 years of attending-level clinical experience.
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.
A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu
About the Area
With the help of Cooper, I have obtained my Epic Certification as well as my Masters in Business Administration. Cooper has really been supportive and really helpful in helping me to develop professionally and personally they really believe in a strong work-life balance.
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