Transplant, Associate Professor or Transplant Surgery RWJMS

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Seek an Associate Professor of Transplant Surgery

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is seeking Looking for an Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to join a growing abdominal organ transplant program within an academic medical center. The candidate should have expertise in kidney and pancreas transplantation, including organ transplantation and recovery, with a focus on clinical excellence, multidisciplinary care, education, and programmatic growth.

As an attending at Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, responsibilities will include all aspects of patient care and medical record completion, teaching of students, residents, and fellows via clinical patient rounds, Grand Rounds, and departmental conferences; participation in community education programs and lecture series; submission of abstracts/manuscripts for publication; and other duties as assigned by the Division Chief, Chair, or Dean. Position duties will be to function as an Abdominal Transplant Surgeon within the transplant program.

Key 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, fellows, and other trainees in office, inpatient, and operative settings
• 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.

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

Candidate 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

Compensation & 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

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV for consideration to: Jennifer.Sweeney@rwjbh.org