Physician - Colorectal Surgeon
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Job Description
Help Us Transform the Delivery of Healthcare
AtlantiCare—a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient and the largest healthcare system in southeastern New Jersey—invites applications for a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Colorectal Surgeon to join our growing surgical team within AtlantiCare Physician Group Surgical Associates.
Position Overview
The AtlantiCare Health System is recruiting a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon to provide expert care to patients in southeastern New Jersey. A successful candidate will have both excellent foundation of operative and clinical skills and a collaborative approach to patient care.
AtlantiCare is a multifaceted health system with approximately 625 hospital beds across two hospital locations in addition to multiple ambulatory surgery/endoscopy centers and multidisciplinary clinics.
This role offers the opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and comprehensive colorectal surgery practice, now able to deploy the breadth of colorectal surgery to underserved patients in southeastern New Jersey.
The candidate would join a well-established team that includes surgical oncology, general surgery, and bariatric surgery supporting a 1:7 call schedule.
Our colorectal department works closely with the Committee on Cancer accredited AtlantiCare Cancer Center for robust, multi-disciplinary care of patients with colon, rectal, and anal cancer. Other highlights of the colorectal surgery division include:
- Access for elective and emergent robotic surgery (including SP platform)
- Protected endoscopy time/space for screening and diagnostic procedures
- Access to ambulatory surgery center for high volume anorectal and endoscopy
- Significant opportunity for growth in multidisciplinary IBD care and treating pelvic floor pathology
- Teaching opportunity with rotating general surgery residents (PGY1 though PGY5) as well as medical students on elective rotations
- Dedicated colorectal APP support for inpatient, outpatient, and operative services
- Join a financially sound, growing health system with recently announced partnership to build a medical school with further teaching/leadership opportunities
Why AtlantiCare?
Be part of an extraordinary moment in healthcare - help shape the future as AtlantiCare partners in the creation of a brand-new, 4-year Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine right here in Atlantic City, alongside the launch of the Stockton-AtlantiCare College of Community Health.
As a physician at AtlantiCare, you have the opportunity to train and inspire the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, contribute to cutting-edge research, and deliver compassionate care that transforms lives.
This is your chance to leave a lasting impact on our community, advance medicine, and help build a legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership in healthcare.
Compensation & Benefits Include
- Competitive sign-on and retention bonus
- RVU-based incentives with a guaranteed salary during the ramp-up period
- 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans with non-elective contributions
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Generous CME allowance with dedicated time off
- Relocation assistance
- Up to 224 hours of PTO plus 40 hours of New Jersey sick leave annually
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and more)
Life in Southeastern New Jersey
Enjoy living and working in Egg Harbor Township—just minutes from the Jersey Shore’s beautiful beaches and within easy reach of Philadelphia and New York City. The region offers a unique blend of coastal living, vibrant communities, and abundant cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities.
Join an organization recognized for innovation and performance excellence—where your work makes a meaningful impact every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
Join AtlantiCare. Inspire. Dream. Achieve.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a
comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert colorectal surgical care to patients in southeastern New Jersey, including elective and emergent robotic surgeries and diagnostic endoscopies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to treat colon, rectal, and anal cancers while teaching rotating residents and medical students.
Requirements
Candidates must be a fellowship-trained Colorectal Surgeon who is Board Certified or Board Eligible. A strong foundation in operative and clinical skills and a collaborative approach to patient care are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 36 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 89% have no call, 89% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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