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About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health 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.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.
Cooper Norcross 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 eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its 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 Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
Unit Overview
The Division of Critical Care Medicine seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Intensivist to provide PRN/Per Diem critical care coverage across multiple clinical sites. The physician will provide flexible coverage as needed at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, and Inspira Medical Centers.
This position offers an opportunity to practice high-quality critical care medicine in diverse settings while supporting patient care needs, departmental staffing requirements, teaching activities, and clinical excellence across the health system. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, procedural expertise, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to varying patient populations and care environments.
Short Description
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive critical care management for patients in intensive care units across assigned clinical sites.
- Deliver inpatient critical care services including admissions, daily management, consultations, transfers, and discharge planning.
- Respond to acute patient deterioration, rapid response events, and code situations as required.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, advanced practice providers, and consulting physicians.
- Ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care consistent with division protocols and national standards.
- Support appropriate triage and transfer of patients between facilities when clinically indicated.
- Maintain flexibility to provide coverage for day, evening, night, weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts based on departmental needs.
Procedural Competencies
The physician is expected to independently perform and supervise common critical care bedside procedures, including but not limited to:
- Central venous and arterial line placement
- Endotracheal intubation and advanced airway management
- Bronchoscopy
- Tube thoracostomy (chest tube placement)
- Thoracentesis and paracentesis
- Lumbar puncture
- Point-of-care ultrasound (vascular access, cardiac, thoracic, and abdominal assessment)
- Temporary hemodialysis/CRRT catheter placement
The physician must maintain procedural competency and meet all credentialing and privileging requirements at assigned facilities.
Documentation and Compliance
- Complete all clinical documentation accurately and within institutional timeliness standards.
- Ensure documentation supports quality patient care, billing compliance, and continuity of care.
- Adhere to all applicable health system policies, regulatory requirements, and medical staff bylaws at each practice location.
Quality, Scholarship, and Service
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Support departmental and institutional goals related to clinical excellence.
Citizenship and Professionalism
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
- Foster collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary staff.
- Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all affiliated sites.
Education Requirements
MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
Experience Required
Demonstrated competency in critical care procedures.
Providing triage, diagnosis and care for trauma patients, and preventing secondary complications.
License/Certification Requirements
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine.
Eligibility for an unrestricted New Jersey medical license.
Special Requirements
- Eligible for credentialing and privileging at Cooper University Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, and Inspira Medical Centers.
- Ability and willingness to provide flexible PRN/per diem coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and collaborative practice.
Salary Min ($)
USD $153.85 Salary Max ($)
USD $268.39
