RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking an Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon in Hamilton, New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking an Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon

Hamilton, New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon to join our orthopedic service line at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, in Mercer County New Jersey. This position offers a remarkable opportunity to practice in a high-volume, collaborative environment with an established referral base and strong institutional support.

The Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon will provide comprehensive care for patients with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions, including degenerative disease, traumatic injuries, sports-related pathology, and complex reconstructive procedures. Responsibilities will include diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical management, perioperative care, and ongoing follow-up, with opportunities to participate in clinical research and educational activities.

Our orthopedic teams utilize advanced diagnostic tools and surgical techniques to achieve excellent outcomes and enhance patient function and quality of life. This role also supports multidisciplinary collaboration with physical and occupational therapy, pain management, and rehabilitation specialists to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care.

Candidate Requirements:

• BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Upper Extremity, Hand & Wrist, Shoulder & Elbow, or related subspecialty preferred
• New Jersey licensed or eligible for licensure
• Strong clinical and surgical skills in upper extremity conditions
• Interest in clinical research and academic collaboration is a plus

More About This Position:

• Focused practice in upper extremity musculoskeletal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatment
• Access to multidisciplinary support and advanced technology
• Collaborative team-based environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and work-life balance

How to Apply: 

To learn more about this and other opportunities, please contact Jennifer Sweeney, Physician Recruiter, directly via email at Jennifer.Sweeney@rwjbh.org.

Compensation: 

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work, is $400,000 to $800,000 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.

About RWJBarnabas Health:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.

About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton: 

Located in Hamilton Township, NJ, and founded in 1971, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is committed to delivering high-quality care and enhanced patient safety to patients and families. RWJUH
Hamilton serves communities within a six-county region of New Jersey.

In partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton provides patients access to the latest treatment options, including clinical trials, as well as holistic services and programs.

RWJUH Hamilton provides a network of comprehensive healthcare services including an acute care hospital, treatment and care for minor injuries and life-threatening illnesses, prevention and wellness, primary care providers, outpatient diagnostic and treatment services and medical/surgical services. Other specialty service areas include bariatric surgery (surgical weight loss), senior health, outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, including cardiac rehab, orthopedic rehab, speech therapy, and a balance and
hearing center. RWJUH Hamilton provides minimally-invasive surgery options backed by leading-edge technology including the da Vinci Xi Surgical System and MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery.

As leaders in heart and vascular care, including emergency and elective angioplasty, RWJUH Hamilton offers a Cardiac Interventional Suite of private rooms for pre and post-operative cardiac care. RWJUH Hamilton’s cardiac rehabilitation program is an individualized health and fitness program designed to benefit those who have been treated for a heart attack, heart failure or heart procedures.

The Orthopedics and Spine Center Institute is the only orthopedic program in the capital region that is nationally-certified in knee, hip and spine surgery by The Joint Commission. The Center for Neurosciences at RWJUH Hamilton provides a patient-centered approach to groundbreaking therapies and new surgical techniques with an innovative team of neurosurgeons, subspecialty neurologists, and neuroscience researchers coupled with the specialty-trained support staff all working together to provide world-class, integrative, multidisciplinary approached patient care.

RWJUH Hamilton also offers innovative programs, events and health screenings to enhance the knowledge, health and well-being of the area’s residents at The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute and the RWJ Center for Health and Wellness located at RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, a 85,000-square-foot conference center

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.