RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Lung Transplant Surgeon for Employment in NJ

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking to employ a Lung Transplant Surgeon for full-time employment at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a major teaching hospital part of the largest integrated health system in New Jersey. This is a chance to join an experienced, multi-disciplinary team including pulmonologists, transplant surgeon, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and dietitians. The position also offers excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

The RWJBarnabas Health Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center offers increased access to single and double lung transplant and comprehensive treatment and management of chronic and complex lung disease. The state-of-the-art diagnostic services include CT-guided biopsy, navigational bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound, bronchial thermoplasty, endobronchial resection of tumors, endobronchial stents, pleurax catheter placement for malignant pleural effusions and whole lung lavage.

How to Apply:

To apply to this position directly, please contact Jennifer Sweeney with your CV via e-mail: Jennifer.Sweeney@rwjbh.org

NJ Pay Transparency:

If hired, the anticipated salary range for this position is $480,000 to $670,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience

Successful candidates will be:

• ABS board-certified or board eligible with lung transplant fellowship training
• NJ licensed or eligible for NJ licensure
• Preferred candidates will have strong interest working with underserved communities

Based in Newark NJ, this opportunity is extremely close in proximity to New York City. Just 16 miles outside of the city lights, Essex County encompasses beautiful suburban neighborhoods and top school districts, plus access to museums, fine dining, and great shopping!

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Newark Beth Israel is home to one of the nation’s 10 largest heart transplant centers, RWJBarnabas Health’s Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey’s only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program; and a Valve Center that performs more cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), than any other center in the state. Our medical center is home to the most comprehensive robotic surgery center in the state, and we were the first hospital in NJ to establish an accredited sleep disorders center. The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center provide seamless integration of cancer prevention, specialized care, and treatment options.

Newark Beth Israel is renowned for its many preventive health programs that promote wellness in the community. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare delivery system in the state, we have access to advanced technology and a variety of medical specialists.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.