Colorectal Surgeon

Pennington, New JerseyPosted 3mo agoattending physician
$414,000 – $792,000Listed on official posting
SalaryDr Signal$562,500 physician-reported median · 32 recent reports
General SurgeryFull-time40 scheduled weekly hours (1.0 FTE); office hours at multiple sites including Pennington/Trenton NJ and optional Newtown PA or Bordentown NJ · 24/7 365-day front-line coverage supported by Surgical PAs who see consults and answer phone calls

Overview

Location
Pennington, New Jersey
Schedule
40 scheduled weekly hours (1.0 FTE); office hours at multiple sites including Pennington/Trenton NJ and optional Newtown PA OR Bordentown NJ · 24/7 365-day front-line coverage supported by Surgical PAs who see consults and answer phone calls
Employer-listed pay
$414,000 – $792,000

Listed on official posting

Practice
Community hospital health system (two hospitals + outpatient/satellite sites) · Community hospital (two-hospital system with outpatient center and satellite ED)

Role summary

Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join a two-hospital community health system serving central New Jersey and Bucks County, PA, with responsibilities spanning the main OR, surgery center, endoscopy suite, and office hours across multiple sites. The role involves both inpatient and outpatient colorectal surgery, a general surgery call schedule of 1:6 transitioning to a colorectal-specific 1:3 call, and access to a multidisciplinary tumor board and IBD collaborative program.

What the posting highlights

  • Surgical PAs provide front-line 24/7 coverage for consults and phone calls
  • Care setting: Both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities; OR, surgery center, endoscopy suite, and office hours
  • Patient population: Diverse population across central NJ and Bucks County, PA; underserved/urban communities, suburban families, all ages (pediatric to geriatric); broad colorectal pathology including benign and malignant conditions, IBD, colon and rectal cancer
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$414k–$792k
Physician-reported total comp$480k–$621k · $563k median
$369kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$837k

One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 32 physicians report earning (region cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$414,000 – $792,000
Pay context
Listed on official posting
Evidence
osition status (e.g., part-time). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview Pay Range: $ 414,000.00 - $792,000.00 Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join our dedicated team. C
Observed
3 mo ago
Compensation model
Hybrid

Pay in context

Pennington, New Jersey

Employer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.

Employer-posted pay
$414k - $792k/yr
Midpoint $603,000 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$563k
32 physician reports · region cohort · total comp
Posted pay$414k–$792k
Physician-reported total comp$480k–$621k · $563k median
$369kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$837k

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Next steps

Employer

Capital Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Community hospital health system (two hospitals + outpatient/satellite sites)
Facility type
Community hospital (two-hospital system with outpatient center and satellite ED)
Patient population
Diverse population across central NJ and Bucks County, PA; underserved/urban communities, suburban families, all ages (pediatric to geriatric); broad colorectal pathology including benign and malignant conditions, IBD, colon and rectal cancer
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
New Jersey
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Community hospital health system (two hospitals + outpatient/satellite sites)

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  • Is $414,000–$792,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • The posted range is wide — what specifically places a candidate at the top versus the bottom of it?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
40 scheduled weekly hours (1.0 FTE); office hours at multiple sites including Pennington/Trenton NJ and optional Newtown PA or Bordentown NJ
Call burden
24/7 365-day front-line coverage supported by Surgical PAs who see consults and answer phone calls
Inpatient / outpatient
Both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities; OR, surgery center, endoscopy suite, and office hours
Coverage model
Surgical PAs provide front-line 24/7 coverage for consults and phone calls
FTE
1
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
72%

Full description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

Pay Range:

$414,000.00 - $792,000.00

Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join our dedicated team. Capital Health serves a diverse patient population across central New Jersey and Bucks County, PA. Our two-hospital health system, with locations in urban Trenton and suburban Hopewell, provides care to patients from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. We care for a wide range of individuals, including underserved communities, urban populations, and suburban families. Our services cater to patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric care, ensuring comprehensive medical services across the lifespan.

Opportunity Details:

  • Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  • Pennington, NJ and Trenton, NJ
  • Opportunity to hold office hours in off-campus sites in Newtown, PA or Bordentown, NJ
  • General Surgery call 1:6 with ultimate goal of transitioning to Colorectal Surgery call 1:3
  • General Colorectal, with time in the Main OR, Surgery Center, Endoscopy Suite and office hours
  • Outpatient and inpatient responsibilities

Work Setting:

  • Community hospital
  • 24/7 365 day a year front-line coverage with Surgical PAs who see consults and answer phone calls
  • Built in referral network
  • Practice offers a broad range of Colorectal Pathology involving benign and malignant conditions
  • Center for Digestive Diseases offers collaborative management of IBD patients
  • Cancer Center with national accreditation from the “Commission on Cancer”
  • Well-established multidisciplinary tumor board for Colon & Rectal Cancer patients, with full accreditation by NAPRC

Qualifications:

  • Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine
  • Board Eligible or Certified in General Surgery
  • Board Eligible or Certified in Colorectal Surgery
  • Completion of Colorectal Surgery Fellowship (ACGME accredited) by the time of start of job
  • Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the states of NJ and PA with prescriptive privileges

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical Plan

  • Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

  • Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

  • Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

  • Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

  • Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Commuter Transit

  • Commuter Parking

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

  • Voluntary Legal Services

  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

  • Voluntary Pet Insurance

  • Continuing Medical Education (CME)

  • Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.