Associate Professor of Surgery - Section Chief of Transplant Surgery - RWJMS

Associate Professor of Surgery – Section Chief of Transplant Surgery - RWJMSRWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is seeking a Section Chief of Transplant Surgery to lead and grow an abdominal organ transplant program within an academic medical center. The candidate should have expertise in transplant surgery, including organ transplantation and recovery, with a focus on clinical excellence, program development, and multidisciplinary care.As an attending at Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, responsibilities will include all aspects of patient care and medical record completion, teaching of students, residents and fellows via clinical patient rounds, Grand Rounds, and departmental conferences; participation in community education programs and lecture series; submission of abstracts/manuscripts for publication; and other duties as assigned by the Division Chief, Chair or Dean. Position duties will be to function as the Section Chief of Transplant Surgery.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.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 include:Lead and grow the abdominal organ transplant program, ensuring clinical excellence and program developmentProvide comprehensive surgical care, including organ procurement, transplantation, and post-operative managementOversee transplant operations, including patient evaluations, waitlist management, and donor coordinationParticipate in on-call coverage and daily rounding on transplant patientsDrive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standardsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes across the continuum of careRecruit, mentor, and develop faculty, while supporting residency and fellowship training programsAcademic responsibilities include:Serve as an attending physician at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalTeach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical rounds, Grand Rounds, and conferencesParticipate in scholarly activity, including research, publications, and presentationsEngage in community education initiatives and academic programmingCandidate requirements include:Board-certified in Surgery with fellowship training in Transplant SurgeryEligible for licensure in the State of New JerseyDemonstrated leadership experience in transplant program development and clinical operationsStrong commitment to academic medicine, education, and researchProven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary academic environmentCompensation & benefits include:The anticipated minimum salary for this position if hired to work is $637,341The 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 coverageGenerous paid time off and leave programsRetirement plans with employer contributions and voluntary savings optionsTuition and educational benefits (where applicable)Life insurance and employee discount programsTo apply, interested candidates should submit their CV for consideration to: View email address on click.appcast.io