Gastroenterologist

GastroenterologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$335k-$773k

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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

Our division has a strong and well-established reputation for state-of-the-art patient care, teaching, and research. We have outstanding Gastroenterologists and a rapidly growing program at Cooper Digestive Health Institute. The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and recommendation for an academic rank at CNMSRU, commensurate with the individual’s training and achievements.

Short Description

  • Cooper Norcross Health and Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University (CNMSRU) are seeking an academic Gastroenterologist to join our Division of Gastroenterology.
  • Education Requirements
  • Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree.

Experience Required

  • Candidates are required to have experience and expertise in clinical care and teaching.
  • License/Certification Requirements
  • Board certification in Gastroenterology or Internal Medicine
  • Valid state of New Jersey Medical, CDS and DEA license

Special Requirements

The position is full-time. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

Key Responsibilities

The Gastroenterologist will provide state-of-the-art patient care within the Cooper Digestive Health Institute. Additionally, the role involves teaching and research responsibilities as part of the academic health system.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and be board certified in Gastroenterology or Internal Medicine. Applicants are required to have expertise in clinical care and teaching, along with valid New Jersey medical, CDS, and DEA licenses.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Gastroenterology — 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 ~$554k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $509k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Gastroenterology market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$335k–$773kGastroenterology median $461k (middle half $413k–$475k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$509k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Gastroenterology listings in New Jersey16 active393 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Gastroenterology pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 388 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cooper Norcross University Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Camden, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Academic rank at CNMSRU

Living in Moorestown Township

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$555k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,352/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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.