Physician - Chair, Surgical Services Institute

Physician - Chair, Surgical Services Institute

Job Description

Lead the Future of Surgical Care Vision 2030

AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jerseys largest health system and a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, is seeking a transformative Chair of Surgical Services Institute to lead its system-wide surgical strategy. This is a highly visible, system-level leadership role designed to unify and elevate a broad surgical portfolio in alignment with AtlantiCares Vision 2030driven by innovation, academic growth, clinical excellence, and health system transformation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Chair will serve as the architect of a destination Surgical Services Instituteintegrating Surgical Oncology, Urology, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery into a cohesive, high-performing academic enterprise.

This role is designed for a proven academic surgical leader who is ready to step into a highly resourced environment and build at scaleshaping surgical care, advancing education, and driving innovation across the system.

Be part of an extraordinary moment in healthcare - help shape the future as AtlantiCare partners in the creation of a brand-new, 4-year Temple Universitys Lewis Katz School of Medicine right here in Atlantic City, alongside the launch of the Stockton-AtlantiCare College of Community Health. As a physician at AtlantiCare, you have the opportunity to train and inspire the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, contribute to cutting-edge research, and deliver compassionate care that transforms lives. This is your chance to leave a lasting impact on our community, advance medicine, and help build a legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership in healthcare.

Your Impact:

• System-Level Surgical Leadership:Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across all surgical disciplines, aligning programs under a unified Surgical Services Institute model focused on quality, access, and performance.

• Perioperative Excellence:Partner with Nursing, Anesthesia, and Perioperative teams to design and optimize a best-in-class surgical ecosystem, including OR efficiency, access, throughput, block utilization, and patient experience.

• Academic & GME Development:Lead the expansion of surgical GME programs, medical student education, and faculty development, supporting AtlantiCares evolution into a robust academic clinical campus in partnership with a new medical school strategy.

• Innovation & Capital Strategy:Collaborate with executive leadership to prioritize and deploy capital investments in robotics, minimally invasive platforms, hybrid ORs, and advanced surgical technologies to expand clinical capabilities.

• Faculty Recruitment & Retention:Build a high-caliber academic surgical faculty by recruiting top-tier surgeons and cultivating a culture of clinical excellence, teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.

• Quality & Outcomes Leadership:Drive system-wide performance improvement, standardization of care, and continuous quality enhancement across all surgical services.

What Youll Lead:

• A comprehensive, multi-specialty surgical enterprise spanning all major surgical disciplines

• Integration across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural care environments

• Expansion of surgical residency and fellowship training programs

• A growing academic platform with medical students, residents, and fellows embedded in the clinical environment

• System-level alignment with strategic service lines including Oncology, Neurosciences, Cardiovascular, and other high-priority initiatives

What We Offer:

• Competitive executive compensation

• Leadership stipend and performance incentives

• Full benefits package:
  403(b) & 457(b) retirement plans with employer contributions
  Malpractice coverage with full tail
  Relocation assistance
  Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability coverage
  Generous PTO, CME allowance, and NJ Sick Time

• Culture of Collaboration: Inclusive, innovative, and team-centered environment focused on shared success and continuous improvement

Why AtlantiCare?

Youll join a forward-thinking health system committed to transforming care delivery through strategic partnerships, advanced technology, and academic expansion. AtlantiCares collaborations with leading organizations and its investment in infrastructure create a rare opportunity to build and lead a fully integrated Surgical Services Institute with long-term regional impact.

Life in Southeastern New Jersey

Live where others vacationoffering coastal living, vibrant communities, and easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Enjoy four-season recreation, strong schools, and an exceptional quality of life.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Join us. Shape the future of surgical care.
INSPIRE. DREAM. ACHIEVE.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

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• Job Identification11-39307
• Job CategoryPhysician
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftVaries
• Pay Range$700,000 - $930,000 Annually
• Holidays RequiredNo
• Weekends RequiredYes
• Hrs Per Week40

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision InsuranceRetirement Plans with employer contributionsShort-Term & Long-Term Disability CoverageLife & Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceTuition Reimbursement to support your educational goalsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent careWellness Programs to help you thriveVoluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.
AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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