Cardiothoracic Surgeon

St. Clare’s General Hospital – Denville, New Jersey
Prime Healthcare

Locations - St. Michael’s Newark NJ, St Clare’s Denville NJ, and St. Mary’s Passaic NJ.

Base Compensation- $550,000-$600,000

Bonus – Negotiable.

Position Overview

St. Clare’s Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join an established and expanding regional cardiovascular program across multiple Northern New Jersey campuses within Prime Healthcare. This position offers the opportunity to practice a balanced mix of cardiac and thoracic surgery with access to advanced surgical technology, including the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platform.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in both cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, with robotic and minimally invasive surgical skills preferred. The incoming physician will serve as a valued member of the cardiothoracic surgery team and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary cardiovascular specialists throughout the system.

Opportunity Highlights

• Multi-campus regional cardiothoracic surgery program throughout Northern New Jersey
• Strong preference for surgeons with both cardiac and thoracic surgical expertise
• Access to the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system
• Opportunity to perform minimally invasive and robotic thoracic procedures
• Shared call schedule with another Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Established referral network and cardiovascular infrastructure
• Leadership and program-building opportunities available
• Collaborative environment with cardiology, pulmonology, ICU, and vascular teams
• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to participate in TAVR program

About the Program

St. Clare’s Hospital is part of Prime Healthcare’s Northern New Jersey network, offering integrated cardiovascular services across multiple closely aligned campuses including Saint Mary’s General Hospital and Saint Michael’s Medical Center. The program focuses on continued cardiovascular growth, advanced technology adoption, and high-quality patient-centered care.

• Perform a broad spectrum of cardiothoracic surgical procedures including:
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Valve repair and replacement
• Thoracic oncology procedures
• Minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
• Emergency cardiothoracic surgical coverage
• Participate in shared hospital and cardiothoracic call coverage
• Provide inpatient and outpatient surgical management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across closely located hospital campuses
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical outcomes, and service line growth initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation activities in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
• Participate in medical staff committees and physician leadership

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery required
• Experience in both cardiac and thoracic surgery strongly preferred
• Experience with robotic surgery and the Da Vinci Xi platform preferred
• Eligible for unrestricted New Jersey medical license
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

St. Clare's Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.  Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary.  A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $550,000 to $600,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.