Academic Orthopaedic Traumatologist position available in Camden, NJ

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) and Cooper University Health Care (CUHC) are actively committed to diversity at all levels of the organizations and are seeking an accomplished and innovative Orthopaedic Surgeon with academic aspirations to serve as a new faculty member in our busy Orthopaedic Trauma Division. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an established, tertiary care orthopaedic trauma program that provides regional Level 1 Trauma care for adult and pediatric trauma populations. We have 2 protected orthopaedic trauma rooms daily with additional rooms available daily to care for complex pelvic, acetabular and extremity trauma. The division currently has 3 orthopaedic traumatologists integrated into a comprehensive trauma program inclusive and plastics, hand and spine support. The trauma division saw close to 9,000 patients and performed over 1,800 cases last year.

Qualifications:

• Board certified/board eligible physician with an MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Trauma.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the culture, needs, and aspirations of the diverse community we serve.
• The candidate should possess qualifications for appointment to the faculty at the assistant professor level or higher from Rowan University
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and a track record of educational and scholarly activity. Medical student, resident and fellowship education are core requirements of the position. Research infrastructure including a department research coordinator and research fellows is available to pursue academic interests.

Located in Camden, CUHC is just across the river from Philadelphia. In the past three years, major institutions like the American Water, Campbell Soup Company, Holtec International, Rutgers University, The Philadelphia 76ers, and Cooper have invested nearly $2 billion toward large-scale projects in Camden, which could create upwards of 1,000 new, permanent full- or part-time jobs in the city. Cooper University Health Care (CUH) is a leader in the City’s revitalization has been providing high quality medicine for more than 130 years. Annually, CUHC has more than 1.6 million patient visits generating revenues more than $1.6 billion.  Camden is a short commute from many beautiful New Jersey towns, Philadelphia, Delaware and Northern Delaware. Parking onsite. We offer highly competitive compensation. .

Please send a letter of interest and CV via email to:

Lori Pellegrino at [email protected]

Cooper University Health Care is an AA/EO Employer and is committed to diversity initiatives.