Gastroenterologist
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $335k–$773k | Gastroenterology median $461k (middle half $413k–$475k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$509k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Gastroenterology listings in New Jersey | 16 active | 393 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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