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Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Cardiac Surgeon

Society of Thoracic Surgeons, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933

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Rutgers‑Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – Full‑Time Cardiac Surgeon Rutgers‑Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers‑Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ are seeking a full‑time cardiac surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will join a team of 5 cardiac surgeons and 30+ APPs, contributing to a program that performs approximately 1,800 cardiac procedures annually.

Our Program is Distinguished by

Clinical Leadership:

In a variety of areas of practice including minimally‑invasive valve surgery, transcatheter valvular procedures, and mechanical circulatory support.

Growth:

Significant and ongoing YoY growth in volume and breadth of practice.

Innovation:

Early adopters of new technology and care pathways.

Research:

With involvement in nearly a dozen clinical trials and an extramurally funded basic science research lab, the faculty produced dozens of peer‑reviewed manuscripts in recent years including in prestigious journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, and Circulation.

Education:

An ACGME‑accredited cardiothoracic residency program.

Quality:

Repeatedly earned 3‑star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

This new team member will have expertise in a specific area of cardiac surgery practice, such as transplantation / heart failure, robotics, atrial fibrillation, or complex aortic surgery. Though the appointee will be involved in the full spectrum of cardiac surgery, their success will be measured by the ability to collaborate with other providers and staff to further develop and grow their program of focus. Further, they will contribute to the education and training of residents and medical students. Academic rank and funding will be dependent on scholarly activity.

Qualifications

Board‑certified and fellowship‑trained in Cardiac Surgery.

Medical licensure in the state of New Jersey.

Location Rutgers‑RWJMS is located in Central New Jersey in the city of New Brunswick, adjacent to the Rutgers University campus. The area offers nationally renowned school systems and an excellent quality of life, with easy access to beaches, ski resorts, and sophisticated international urban and suburban communities. New York City (36 miles) and Philadelphia (60 miles) are easily accessible. This is a full‑time employed position within RutgersHealth, the most comprehensive academic health care provider organization in New Jersey, combining an unprecedented scope of clinical care, research, and education. It has a single focus: helping people and populations get well and stay well. Rutgers is a leading national research university and New Jersey’s preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education.

Hospital Infrastructure

State‑of‑the‑art 24‑bed CVICU.

A brand new Post Operative Recovery Care Unit and Shock/Trauma ICU.

Ongoing $150M renovation to the OR complex with the addition of 6 new OR suites.

Construction of a new 15‑story, 229,000‑square‑foot Ambulatory Medical Pavilion.

Neighboring 550,000‑square‑foot incubator and innovation center (HELIX Health + Life Science Exchange).

Imminent completion of the $1B Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement Rutgers RWJMS and RWJUH are equal‑opportunity employers.

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