• System Medical Director, Orthopedics and Surgery

    Atlantic Health System (Morristown, NJ)


    Atlantic Health System is seeking an accomplished and visionary System Medical Director of Orthopedics and 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 an expectation to remain clinically active to maintain a high level of clinical credibility across the system. Additionally, the System Medical Director of Orthopedics and Surgery will support recruitment across full spectrum of orthopedics, including joint replacement, trauma, pediatrics, oncology.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the strategic vision for Orthopedics across Atlantic Health System in collaboration with local Department Chairs, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals in quality, performance, growth, population health, research, and education.

    + Market Analysis & Growth: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, identifying key opportunities and mitigating risks to strengthen program offerings and market share.

    + Collaboration & Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with hospital leaders, ambulatory sites, medical groups, and system-wide providers to enhance service integration and care delivery.

    + Clinical Excellence & Innovation: Support the organization’s mission by advancing high-quality, patient-centered, and innovative care models that improve health outcomes.

    Qualifications

    + Board certified in Orthopedics

    + 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 analyze 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 in establishing and/or overseeing residency or other training program

    + Desirable, well-respected and connected leader with strong regional and/or national reputation

    + Business degree or equivalent experience preferred

    + All candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey

    ABOUT US

    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 ® and FORTUNE® 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® and FORTUNE® magazine

    + One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

    + Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

    + NJ Sustainable Business

    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.