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RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Total Joint Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgeon

Northern New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking a Total Joint Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing orthopedic services across Northern New Jersey. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a highly respected orthopedic team supported by a strong referral network, advanced surgical facilities, and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The selected surgeon will focus on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, practicing within a well-established orthopedic program that emphasizes clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. This role also offers opportunities to participate in education and clinical research, contributing to the continued growth and advancement of orthopedic services within the region.

Our Northern New Jersey locations provide access to state-of-the-art operating rooms, advanced robotic and joint replacement technology, and comprehensive perioperative support, allowing surgeons to practice at the top of their license—without fighting the EHR like it owes them money.

Beyond the operating room, Northern New Jersey offers an outstanding quality of life with close proximity to New York City, vibrant suburban communities, excellent schools, and endless cultural, dining, and recreational options.

Candidate Requirements:

• BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction / Total Joint Arthroplasty preferred
• New Jersey licensed or eligible for licensure
• Interest in clinical research and quality outcomes
• Prior teaching experience is preferred

More About This Position:

• Focus on elective primary and revision total joint procedures
• Access to advanced joint replacement and robotic technology
• Strong institutional support and established referral base
• Collaborative orthopedic team environment
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and desirable work-life balance

NJ Pay Transparency:

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $500,000 to $785,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

How to Apply:

To learn about this position, please contact Jennifer Sweeney ,  Physician Recruiter,  directly via e-mail at  .

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @ , @ , @ , @ , @ , @ , or @ .

If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient centered care, then the Summit Health family is the place to be! We are seeking a  Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our expanding department.

We offer:

• Generous CME funding for professional development
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Shareholder opportunity
• Coordinated resources and shared expertise
• Complete administrative and care management support
• Supportive administrative and clinical team
• Provider onboarding program
• Team- based care practice model which includes collaboration with our APPs

If you are an interested candidate, please reach out to our recruiters at  .

Compensation Range: $220,000-$350,000

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, quality measures and location of position.  

SUMMIT HEALTH

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Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, or file a complaint at  .

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @ , @ , @ , @ , @ , @ , or @ .

We are actively recruiting a Board Certified/Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon who desires to develop a well-rounded reconstructive and cosmetic practice with a particular interest in breast reconstruction. Microsurgery experience and/or fellowship is a plus and would allow you to build up your practice quickly.

Compensation is extremely competitive and transparent: starting salary with upside potential. Access to and participation in two modern state of the art surgery centers. You will join a well-managed department with 4 offices, 5 busy plastic surgeons, 3 PAs and highly efficient, professionally managed fully staffed operations.

We offer:

• Two Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Urgent Care Centers, Lab and Imaging

• Affiliations at local hospitals

• Competitive compensation

• Shareholder opportunity 

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Generous CME funding

• Opportunities for professional growth

If you are an interested candidate, please reach out to our recruiters at

Compensation Range: $350,000 - $750,000

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, quality measures and location of position.

SUMMIT HEALTH
We are a smoke and drug-free environment. EOE M/F/D/V

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Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, or file a complaint at  .

The Vice President, Employee Health Services serves as the senior clinical executive of RWJBarnabas Health’s Employee Health & Wellness division, providing enterprise-wide leadership for all clinical operations within Corporate Care/Employee Health. This physician leader is responsible for establishing, standardizing, and advancing clinical protocols, quality systems, safety practices, and regulatory compliance. The VP also supports the business development efforts of the division as the clinical expert who meets with external clients and provides clinical oversight to all external corporate care contracts.

This role blends 50% active clinical practice with 50% administrative and strategic leadership, ensuring both hands-on clinical excellence and high-level clinical oversight of system-wide initiatives. The VP operates in a dyad structure with the SVP. Corporate Care/Employee Health and will oversee the clinicians in Employee Health Services. The VP collaborates with operational, HR, Legal, Risk, and executive stakeholders and represents Employee Health as the primary clinical liaison internally and externally.

Reports To:

• The Vice President of Employee Health Services reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Physician Services, RWJBarnabas Health

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with active or eligible New Jersey medical license

• Board certification required (Occupational Medicine strongly preferred)

• Minimum 5 years of senior clinical leadership in Occupational Medicine or Employee Health

• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice in Occupational Medicine post-residency

• DOT Medical Examiner certification or ability to obtain within six months

• MRO certification or ability to obtain within six months

• Advanced administrative or executive training (MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA, or equivalent) preferred

• Demonstrated success leading multi-site teams, clinical operations, and regulatory programs

• Proven track record of quality improvement, standardization, and operational transformation

Essential Functions:

Executive Clinical Leadership

• Provides strategic clinical expertise and leadership for all Employee Health & Occupational Medicine services, ensuring alignment with RWJBH’s mission, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities

• Serves as the clinical executive liaison to senior system leadership, regional leaders, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Infection Prevention, and external employer clients

• Leads the development, approval, and systemwide implementation of clinical policies, protocols, practice standards, and workflows

Clinical Oversight & Quality

• Oversees and ensures high-quality delivery of all occupational and employee health services, including but not limited to:

• Pre-employment / post-offer medical evaluations

• Workers’ Compensation injury assessment and management

• Fit-for-duty evaluations

• Return-to-work assessments

• Bloodborne pathogen exposure (BBPE) evaluation and follow-up

• Immunization compliance, infectious disease surveillance, respirator clearances, drug and alcohol testing (This list is illustrative, not exhaustive.)

• Establishes clinical quality dashboards, KPIs, and performance improvement programs to support safety, standardization, high reliability, and regulatory readiness

• Ensures compliance with OSHA, CDC, NJDOH, ADA, DOT, Joint Commission, and all state and federal regulations

Provider Leadership

• Provides direct oversight of physicians and the Director of Clinical Services, with APPs reporting through the Director across regional hubs

• Recruits and retains top talent to support the continuation of clinical excellence across all sites

• Oversees credentialing, privileging, competency assessments, and adherence to scope of practice

• Fosters a culture of accountability, professional development, high performance, and excellence

Clinical Practice (50% FTE)

• Maintains active clinical practice, performing a variety of occupational and employee health evaluations and serving as the clinical escalation point for complex, high-risk, or sensitive cases

• Models evidence-based, efficient, and service-oriented clinical care

Innovation, Trends & Best Practices

• Monitors and integrates emerging trends in Occupational Medicine, Employee Health, population health, regulatory policy, and healthcare delivery

• Identifies and champions innovative models, technologies, and process improvements to advance service quality, automation, efficiency, and client/employee experience

• Represents the service line in national forums, professional associations, and system committees

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

• Retirement Plans

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Student Loan Planning Support

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Community and Volunteer Opportunities

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health system in NJ, is currently seeking  Physician Advisors  for part-time employment at Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) in Jersey City, NJ. The Physician Advisor will form a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, the medical staff, and the case management department leadership. This partnership will provide a comprehensive clinical resource management program that includes utilization management, progression of care management, social work services, and complex discharge planning. 

Responsibilities :

• Establishing and maintaining a standardized practice for Physician Advisor Services:
  • Throughput/Length of Stay
  • Observation Hours
  • Next Site of Care planning
  • Leading multidisciplinary rounds
• Participates in the review and development of medical guidelines and policies geared toward quality and efficiency of care

Performance Metrics :

• Meets Defined Length of Stay Goals
  • Medicare LOS to align with Geometric/Arithmetic Benchmarks
  • Commercial LOS
• Meets Organizational Goals for Hours in Observation
• Meets Goals related to Next Site of Care

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible and Valid NJ License
• 2+ years of Clinical Practice Experience
• Previous Utilization Management Experience in Acute Care Setting
• Prior leadership experience required
• CHCQM certified
• Knowledge of CMS Regulations and Knowledge of Nationally Accepted Guidelines such as MCG and InterQual
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Proficient Computer Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills with Ability to Multi-task and Set Priorities

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $125,000 to $135,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in learning more about this position or wish to apply directly, please contact us at  .