Description

General Surgeon – Acute Care Focus
Location: Central and Southern New Jersey 

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Surgery / Acute Care Surgery

Private Practice 

Opportunity Overview:
Stafford Surgical Specialists / Montclair Surgical Associates is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon with a strong interest in acute care surgery to join a growing, collegial surgical team. This position offers a balanced practice with a focus on emergency general surgery, and bariatric surgery supported by a robotic surgery platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide acute care and emergency general surgery coverage
Participate in shared call coverage with a supportive surgical team
Collaborate closely with emergency medicine, intensivists, anesthesia, and hospitalist services
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives

Qualifications:
MD or DO 
Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
Strong interest or experience in acute care and emergency surgery
Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey
Excellent clinical, communication, and teamwork skills

Program Highlights:
Established general surgery and bariatric surgery program
Robotic surgical platform and advanced minimally invasive technology
Dedicated OR block time and experienced surgical support staff

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree