Rheumatologist
Listed compensation
$224k-$357k
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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 Norcross 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 American Recovery Services.
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 to learn more.
Unit Overview
Evaluate and treat patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Serve as a key educator for medical students, residents, and fellows through Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical research, if desired.
- Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration with Orthopaedics, Primary care, Dermatology, Nephrology, and other specialties.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and academic excellence.
Short Description
Cooper Norcross Health, South Jersey’s premier academic health system, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist to join our expanding Division of Rheumatology. This is a full-time academic and clinical position based in Camden, NJ, with potential for additional practice at satellite offices.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team focused on excellence in patient care, medical education, and clinical research. Our division provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
- Education Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship.
- Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology.
Experience Required
Experience in Ambulatory and Acute Care Settings preferred but will interview new to practice.
License/Certification Requirements
Licensed or Eligible for licensure in the state of New Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
The Rheumatologist will evaluate and treat patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, the role involves serving as an educator for medical students, residents, and fellows while contributing to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology and hold or be eligible for a New Jersey medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Rheumatology — 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 ~$290k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $267k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Rheumatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist at Cooper Norcross University Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 149 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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- No call
Living in Voorhees
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $454k≈ 2.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,817/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.6
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.