Associate Professor or Transplant Surgery RWJMS

About the role

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School seek an Associate Professor of Transplant Surgery to join a growing abdominal organ transplant program within an academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Performing kidney and pancreas transplant surgeries, procurements, and related procedures
• Managing all phases of donor and transplant recipient care in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participating in transplant candidate selection committees and the development of clinical protocols
• Supporting quality improvement, clinical outcomes, and regulatory performance initiatives
• Participating in clinical research, scholarship, and innovation activities
• Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical rounds, Grand Rounds, and conferences
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary transplant teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Supporting strategic growth, regional visibility, and long-term sustainability of the abdominal organ transplant program
• Participating in national and regional transplant societies and professional organizations

Requirements

• Board-certified in Surgery with fellowship training in Transplant Surgery
• Eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Strong commitment to academic medicine, education, and research
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary academic environment

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

Benefits

• The anticipated minimum salary for this position if hired to work is $468,756
• 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

Contact Information

To apply, interested candidates should submit their CV to: Jennifer.Sweeney@rwjbh.org