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Mountainside Medical Center
Montclair, New Jersey

Join a Leading Surgical Team at Mountainside Medical Center – Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity

SurgeryIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $555K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Mountainside Medical Center, a proud member of Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, is actively seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join our dynamic and collaborative surgical team.

Position Highlights

  • Work within a comprehensive, multi-specialty team, including pulmonology, oncology, and critical care
  • Integrated on-site lab, imaging services, and full hospital access
  • Balanced inpatient and outpatient practice
  • Monday–Friday clinic schedule with rotating weekend coverage (1 weekend/month)
  • Perform a wide spectrum of thoracic procedures, including Lobectomy, pneumonectomy, wedge resection, Esophagectomy, achalasia surgery, Surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and lung infections
  • Utilize minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical platforms
  • Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to optimize outcomes
  • Engage in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and educational efforts

Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
  • Eligible for New Jersey medical licensure, including CDS and DEA
  • Demonstrated excellence in clinical and surgical care
  • Experience in robotic and minimally invasive techniques highly preferred
  • New graduates and experienced surgeons are encouraged to apply
  • Salary starting at $554,668

Compensation & Benefits

Mountainside Medical Center is committed to supporting its providers with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

  • Guaranteed base salary plus wRVU productivity incentive
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • CME allowance and paid professional development
  • Medical debt advisory services via Navigate Student Loans
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Learn more about the benefits offered for this job
  • Marketing and practice development support

About Mountainside Medical Center

Located in Montclair, NJ, Mountainside Medical Center is a 365-bed acute care hospital delivering world-class healthcare in a community setting. We offer access to specialized services in imaging, oncology, women’s health, bariatrics, cardiac care, and more.

Recognized as a Primary Stroke Center, our hospital is also licensed to perform both emergency and elective cardiac angioplasty—one of few community hospitals in the state with this distinction.

We are part of Ardent Health Services, a nationally respected healthcare organization operating more than 30 hospitals and 200 care sites across six states. Ardent is known for its commitment to innovation, quality care, and making healthcare more accessible and patient centric.

Experience Montclair, New Jersey

Just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair is a vibrant, culturally rich suburb offering the perfect balance of small-town charm and metropolitan access. With top-ranked public schools, beautiful parks, and a thriving arts scene, Montclair is a sought-after location for professionals and families alike. Enjoy gourmet dining, boutique shopping, and a strong sense of community—all in a town known for its diversity and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

The thoracic surgeon will perform a wide spectrum of surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques, while providing comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care. The role also involves collaborating with a multi-specialty team and participating in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Robotic-assisted surgeryMinimally invasive surgeryThoracic outlet syndrome surgeryPre-operative careClinical documentation

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 88% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 9,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $432k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Surgeon Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 8 employers

16
$300k
26
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
16% this job
CME allowance
11% this job
Relocation assistance
8% this job
Loan repayment
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 990 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Montclair

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$952k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,044/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mountainside Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Montclair, New Jersey
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary plus wRVU productivity incentive
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
CME allowance
Paid professional development
Medical debt advisory services
Paid malpractice insurance
Marketing and practice development support