Cooper University Health Care: South Jersey's Leading Academic Health System
Cooper University Health Care stands as the premier academic health system in South Jersey, serving over 1.9 million patients annually across the region since 1887. This nonprofit organization combines clinical excellence with medical education through its affiliation with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, creating an environment where extraordinary professionals continuously discover clinical innovations and advance healthcare delivery.
Comprehensive Healthcare Network
Operating more than 130 outpatient offices from the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore, Cooper delivers primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care through three hospitals including South Jersey's only Level I trauma center and the Delaware Valley's only Level II pediatric trauma center. The system also houses MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and serves patients from all 50 states and 35 countries, establishing itself as a regional destination for complex and critically ill patients.
Expert Team and Clinical Leadership
With more than 14,000 dedicated team members-including 1,600 nurses, over 1,000 employed physicians representing 95 specialties, and 600+ advanced practice professionals-Cooper maintains the highest standards of quality and safety. The organization is consistently ranked among the top health systems in the Philadelphia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.
Employee Focused Culture
Cooper's commitment to employees centers on competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career growth. The organization emphasizes:
- Full and part-time positions with flexible opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Retirement planning and financial security programs
- On-site Early Education Center with employee discounts
- Professional development in an academic medical environment
- Career advancement across 95+ medical specialties
Values and Community Impact
Guided by core values of service, efficiency, integrity, safety, professionalism, teamwork, and compassion, Cooper prioritizes extraordinary patient care and employee satisfaction. The organization plays a leading role in Camden's revitalization while maintaining its long-standing commitment to community health. Cooper University Health Care represents the employer of choice in South Jersey for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful careers in a respected academic institution.
Mission
To serve, to heal, and to educate-providing extraordinary healthcare and advancing medical knowledge across South Jersey.
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