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Posted: 27-Jun-25
Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Atlantic Health System is seeking an accomplished and visionary System Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery to lead the strategic development and growth of our Orthopedic Service Line. This physician leader will be responsible for driving the implementation of system-wide initiatives that enhance quality, innovation, and personalized care while advancing the mission of building healthier communities. The role includes the opportunity to remain clinically active to maintain a high level of clinical credibility across the system. Additionally, the System Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery will support development and recruitment across the full spectrum of orthopedics, including joint replacement, spine, upper and lower extremity, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, trauma, pediatrics, and oncology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the strategic vision for Orthopedics across Atlantic Health System in collaboration with system medical center Chairpersons, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals in quality, performance, growth, population health, research, and education.
- Market Analysis and Growth: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, identifying key opportunities and mitigating risks to strengthen program offerings and market share.
- Collaboration and Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with medical center leaders, ambulatory sites, medical groups, and system-wide clinicians to enhance service integration and care delivery while decreasing clinical variation.
- Clinical Excellence and Innovation: Support the organization's mission by advancing high-quality, patient-centered, and innovative care models that improve health outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
- Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays
- CME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
Salary Range: $500,000-$1,000,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives
Qualifications:
- Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Proven leadership in clinical program development, strategic planning, and physician engagement, with a strong commitment to advancing orthopedic services.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand market trends and drive programmatic growth.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Track record of physician leadership with progressive leadership experience in a large, highly-matrixed healthcare system, preferably with mature service lines.
- Experience with residency programs or other training programs.
- Master's degree in healthcare related fields or business, preferred.
- All candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey.
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Whether it's a minor injury, or a major impairment, many Americans will require orthopedic care at some point in their lives. When they do, they can turn to Atlantic Orthopedic Institute for nationally recognized, multidisciplinary treatments that span pre-surgical education through post-operative rehabilitation. In fact, Morristown Medical Center was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 30 best hospitals in the nation for orthopedics. 
