Surgeon Urology
Listed compensation
$375k-$685k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.
J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU).
Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Unit Overview
The Division of Urology at Cooper University Hospital is an expanding program with 11 surgeons who function in a team-based atmosphere.
The Division of Urology is committed to the recruitment of a diverse group of physicians and all candidates, regardless of race, gender, color, or creed are encouraged to apply for this position.
There are opportunities for investigator-initiated research as well as basic and translational collaboration with scientists in the department of surgery.
Cooper University Hospital, the clinical campus of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, is the leading provider of health services to Southern New Jersey. Cooper’s main hospital is located in Camden, NJ, right across the river from Philadelphia. Cooper also has satellite offices in the surrounding suburbs, including Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees, and Washington Township with a surgery center based in Voorhees.
Short Description
The Department of Surgery at Cooper University Hospital is seeking to hire a full-time urologist who has completed an accredited residency in Urology and whose primary focus is on the evaluation and management of common urologic conditions (general urology).
The successful candidate must hold an MD degree and be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Urology. The position will be filled in a rank and series commensurate with experience. The candidate will work in the outpatient clinic setting performing patient evaluation and office-based procedures.
Operating room privileges will be granted for surgical procedures based upon the candidate’s experience.
Education Requirements
The candidate must have recognized skills in the education of trainees, including but not limited to, Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows.
Must have completed an accredited residency in Urology.
Experience Required
- The ideal candidate must be experienced in general urology conditions with a special emphasis to include:
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
- Urinary stone disease
- Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
An exemplary track record of patient care and an active interest in clinical research or education is preferred. There are opportunities for investigator-initiated research as well as basic and translational collaboration with scientists in the department of surgery.
The candidate must have recognized skills in the education of trainees, including but not limited to, Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows. All candidates must have or be able to obtain a New Jersey medical license. Applicants must meet all required qualifications by time of hire.
License/Certification Requirements
- All candidates must have or be able to obtain a New Jersey medical license prior to start date.
- Salary Min ($)
- USD $180.29
- Salary Max ($)
- USD $329.46
Key Responsibilities
The urologist will perform patient evaluations and office-based procedures in an outpatient clinic setting. Additionally, the role involves performing surgical procedures in the operating room and participating in clinical research and medical education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD degree and have completed an accredited residency in Urology. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Urology and possess or be able to obtain a New Jersey medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 17.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$530k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $487k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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