RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Jersey City, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Jersey City Medical Center located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a great opportunity to join a team of other profound surgeons with a robust support staff and referral base. New staff will enjoy working in a facility that provides state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines.

Jersey City Medical Center is a state designated Level II Trauma Center, providing 24/7 trauma surgery for adults and children throughout Hudson County. The Orthopedic Institute at Jersey City Medical Center performs the full spectrum of orthopedic procedures including total joint replacements, trauma/ reconstruction surgery, and sports medicine injuries. The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will practice within the department, assist with trainee education, and continue to grow the robust orthopedic department at Jersey City Medical Center. 

Located only 4 miles outside of Manhattan, with views of the NYC skyline and Statue of Liberty at every corner, this city has so much to offer- including a beautiful downtown pedestrian promenade lined with restaurants, shops, and endless entertainment!

Candidate Requirements:

• BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery
• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure
• Interest in clinical research
• Prior teaching experience is preferred

More About This Position:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Flexible schedule and desirable work-life balance
• Opportunity to grow the Department of Orthopedics

Please note that current trainees can earn up to $24,000 with the fellowship stipend program if they choose to join RWJBH during the final year of fellowship!

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

Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) is located on a 15-acre campus overlooking the New York Harbor and Liberty State Park. The hospital serves as a regional referral and teaching hospital that provides the highest level of care for women and infants, and trauma and cardiac patients. Inside our spacious facility, our renowned medical professionals use the latest technologies to provide state-of-the-art care and compassion.

Our Imaging Center features advanced imaging technology, including the latest digital mammography, MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound and dual energy X-ray equipment. The Cristie Kerr Women’s Health Center offers women convenient access to the highest level of medical care.

Together, they represent a leap forward in Hudson County health services. Jersey City Medical Center is the provider of Advanced Life Support for Hudson County. JCMC is a Regional Trauma Center, a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Center, a Regional Heart Hospital with cardiac surgery.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the 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.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

Join RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to cultivating a team of dynamic and diverse physicians. Our goal is to create an equitable environment in which to work and receive care, to champion a diverse workforce, and to foster an inclusive setting that meets the social, cultural and linguistic needs of the communities we serve state-wide. We welcome and embrace the unique perspectives of our physicians, recognizing that this leads to better patient care, satisfaction and outcomes.