Surgeon Urology PRN
Listed compensation
$180.29-$329.46/hr
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Job Description
About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.
Unit Overview
The Division of Urology at Cooper Norcross Health 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 Norcross Health, 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 Norcross Health 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, and 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.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage common urologic conditions in outpatient clinics, with emphasis on benign prostatic hypertrophy, urinary stone disease, and lower urinary tract symptoms. Perform office-based procedures and, depending on experience, surgical procedures with operating room privileges; contribute to trainee education.
Requirements
Must hold an MD, have completed an accredited urology residency, and be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Urology. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a New Jersey medical license and demonstrate general urology experience and skills in educating medical students, residents, and fellows.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $375k–$685k | Surgery median $400k (middle half $350k–$624k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$487k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in New Jersey | 30 active | 1,317 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 12% offer loan repayment516 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #4 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 837 in the last 30 days | 491 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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