Director, Aortic Center – Cardiothoracic Surgery (Northern New Jersey)

About the role

The selected candidate will guide the continued expansion of this cutting-edge program dedicated to the care of patients with complex aortic disease.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of the Aortic Center, leading clinical, strategic, and programmatic development across the Northern Region
• Focus on complex aortic pathology, including ascending, arch, and descending thoracic aortic surgery (open and endovascular)
• Collaborate with an established team of cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and specialty-trained nurses
• Represent the program through national presentations, outreach initiatives, and academic contributions

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Thoracic Surgery
• 5+ years of post-training experience with a specialization in aortic surgery
• Demonstrated leadership in program development and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong academic engagement, with a record of society presentations and/or publications
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New Jersey

Qualifications

To ensure compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, we are providing the following information:

• The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $850,000 to $1,100,000 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.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Eligible for bonus compensation aligned with MGMA benchmark standards, based on productivity, quality, and programmatic leadership. Total compensation may exceed the base range depending on performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Paid time off for vacation, CME, and holidays
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Skills

N/A

Benefits

To ensure compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, we are providing the following information:

• The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $850,000 to $1,100,000 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.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Eligible for bonus compensation aligned with MGMA benchmark standards, based on productivity, quality, and programmatic leadership. Total compensation may exceed the base range depending on performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Paid time off for vacation, CME, and holidays
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Pay

To ensure compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, we are providing the following information:

• The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $850,000 to $1,100,000 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.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Eligible for bonus compensation aligned with MGMA benchmark standards, based on productivity, quality, and programmatic leadership. Total compensation may exceed the base range depending on performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Paid time off for vacation, CME, and holidays
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Schedule

N/A

How to Apply To learn more about this position or to apply directly, please contact Nancy Harbison, by email at Nancy.Harbison@rwjbh.org.