Orthopedic Surgeon

About Us:

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

 

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

 

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House,  Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.

 

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

 

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.

 

Unit Overview:

Why Cooper University Health Care-Cape Regional Medical Center:

• Associated with South Jersey’s only Level I Trauma Center and a leading academic health system.
• Collaborative, collegial environment focused on innovation, growth, and academic excellence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including CME, malpractice, and retirement plans.
• Academic appointment available through the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

Short Description:

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Joint Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our dynamic and expanding Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The ideal candidate will specialize in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and be competent and willing to participate in the care of orthopaedic patients while on-call.

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a high-volume, academic, and collaborative environment with access to advanced technologies, state-of-the-art surgical facilities, and a robust support staff including physician assistants, residents, and fellows.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operative and non-operative care for patients requiring total joint replacement, including primary and revision procedures.
• Participate in the orthopaedic call schedule and manage musculoskeletal injuries.
• Work collaboratively with trauma, sports medicine, and other orthopaedic subspecialties to provide comprehensive care.
• Engage in resident and fellow education through Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and departmental meetings.
• Maintain high standards of clinical excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care.

Education Requirements:

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

Completion of an accredited orthopaedic surgery residency

Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/Joint Replacement Surgery

License/Certification Requirements:

Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New Jersey

Special Requirements:

Demonstrated ability and willingness to care for orthopaedic patients while on-call

Academic interest and commitment to teaching and scholarly activity preferred.

Salary Min ($): USD $181.90 Salary Max ($): USD $530.94