Advanced Practice Provider - General Surgery

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About Cooper University Health Care

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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Short Description:

ADVANCED PRACTICED PROVIDER (APP) - Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Camden, NJ

Assume responsibility of the Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nursing Practitioner) and provides quality care to surgery patients across the continuum in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other members of the care team. Functions as a clinician, educator and researcher in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Serve as a significant member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Education Requirements:

Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required

License/Certification Requirements:

Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Board certification as Physician Assistant; Nurse Practitioner must have acute care certification. Active New Jersey License; American Heart Association ACLS/BLS and CDS/DEA

Special Requirements:

Scheduled Days / Hours: Full Time; three 12 hour night shifts with weekends & holidays rotation.

Salary Min ($): USD $45.00 Salary Max ($): USD $45.00