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About Us
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper 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.
Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children's Regional Hospital in Camden.
Cooper 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 six years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's 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 was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.
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Unit Overview
Why Cooper University Health Care-Cape Regional Medical Center:
Associated with South Jersey’s only Level I Trauma Center and a leading academic health system.
Collaborative, collegial environment focused on innovation, growth, and academic excellence.
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including CME, malpractice, and retirement plans.
Academic appointment available through the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
Short Description
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Joint Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our dynamic and expanding Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The ideal candidate will specialize in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and be competent and willing to participate in the care of orthopaedic patients while on-call.
This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a high-volume, academic, and collaborative environment with access to advanced technologies, state-of-the-art surgical facilities, and a robust support staff including physician assistants, residents, and fellows.
Key Responsibilities
Provide operative and non-operative care for patients requiring total joint replacement, including primary and revision procedures.
Participate in the orthopaedic call schedule and manage musculoskeletal injuries.
Work collaboratively with trauma, sports medicine, and other orthopaedic subspecialties to provide comprehensive care.
Engage in resident and fellow education through Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and departmental meetings.
Maintain high standards of clinical excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
Education Requirements
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Completion of an accredited orthopaedic surgery residency
Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/Joint Replacement Surgery
License/ Certification Requirements
Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New Jersey
Special Requirements
Demonstrated ability and willingness to care for orthopaedic patients while on-call
Academic interest and commitment to teaching and scholarly activity preferred.
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Worksite address
cape may court house, NJ, 08210, US
Who can apply
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