Pediatric Surgeon PRN
Camden, NJ Job ID 67527 Job Type Per Diem 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 Pediatric Surgeon provides advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents across a broad range of complex and routine pediatric conditions. This role supports Cooper University Health Care’s mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic medicine within the Children’s Regional Hospital.
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
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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