RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to lead and oversee all surgical and procedural services at Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC) in Belleville, NJ. This is a mid-career leadership opportunity for a surgeon a strong background in surgical oncology, thoracic, endocrine, colorectal surgery, and a special interest in cancer care. We are proudly partnered with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

As the Director of Surgical Services, you will work closely with the Chair of Surgery at CMMC, hospital executive leadership, and system surgical administrative leadership to advance perioperative services and integrate CMMC’s surgical program into the larger RWJBarnabas Health System. This role requires a strategic and operational mindset, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, and hospital performance while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Leadership experience and achievement in administration or performance improvement are preferred.

As the largest integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, life, disability and malpractice insurance, 401k/retirement, plus PTO and added time off for CME.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Perioperative Committee to enhance operating room efficiency and procedural services.
• Partner with leadership in recruitment efforts to support programmatic growth in alignment with RWJBarnabas Health’s system-wide strategy.
• Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer to optimize quality, safety, and regulatory compliance for all surgical services.
• Oversee ancillary staff, including PAs, RNFAs, and NPs, ensuring a high-functioning surgical team.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures to enhance surgical operations.
• Promote patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives to elevate the standard of care.
• Lead educational programs for staff and community outreach efforts.
• Enhance relationships with private practice physicians to foster a collaborative surgical network.

Ideal Candidate:

• NJ licensed or eligible for NJ licensure
• Board-certified surgeon with specialization in surgical oncology, thoracic, endocrine, or colorectal surgery.
• At least 10 years of clinical experience with a demonstrated track record in leadership, administration, or performance improvement.
• Interest in building and leading an integrated surgical program within a larger health system.
• Commitment to excellence in surgical quality, safety, and efficiency.

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About RWJBarnabas Health:

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 theRutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyandRutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.