AtlantiCare | South Jersey
Lead the Future of Surgical Care - Vision 2030
AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jersey's 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 AtlantiCare's Vision 2030-driven 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 Institute-integrating 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 scale-shaping 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 University's 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 AtlantiCare's 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 You'll 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?
You'll join a forward-thinking health system committed to transforming care delivery through strategic partnerships, advanced technology, and academic expansion. AtlantiCare's 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 vacation-offering 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.
Comp range: $700k - $930k