Anesthesiologist

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

3d•$600,000 - $725,000•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is bringing its Anesthesia service line in-house and is seeking dedicated General and Pediatric Anesthesiologists. The opportunity is in a premier practice emphasizing clinical excellence, strong support, and work-life balance. The hospital is a faith-based, nonprofit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital with a high-acuity, high-volume surgical and obstetric program. Its case mix includes adult and pediatric neurosurgery, orthopedic, vascular, bariatric, minimally invasive, gynecologic and breast, and pediatric and neonatal surgery. The hospital reports more than 5,500 deliveries annually. The position offers full-time and part-time options, with full-call and non-call tracks. Call schedules are described as friendly, with 4–5 calls or late shifts per month and opportunities for overtime. Coverage is collaborative across obstetric, surgical, and pediatric anesthesia teams. A directorship stipend is available for OB and Pediatric Anesthesia leadership roles. The full-time clinical base compensation range is $600,000–$725,000. Compensation is influenced by factors including specialty, experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience, and productivity. The role also offers a generous sign-on bonus, nine weeks of annual PTO, a 401(k) with a 5% match and a 457(b) option, CME reimbursement, full malpractice coverage, a license renewal package, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, family caregiving support, and other benefits. The nonprofit health system is a PSLF-eligible site. Saint Peter's is recognized with seven consecutive Magnet Recognition with Distinction awards, an 'A' Leapfrog Safety Grade, and other honors. It is located in New Brunswick, a historic riverfront community with schools, walkable dining and arts, and Rutgers University; the posting describes it as 45 minutes from New York City and Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Anesthesiology residency.
Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology.
MD or DO license in New Jersey.
DEA and CDS licenses.
Must qualify for Saint Peter's liability insurance.
Current ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide general and/or pediatric anesthesiology services in the hospital's anesthesia service line.
Provide coverage across obstetric, surgical, and pediatric anesthesia teams, according to the selected call or non-call track.
Participate in call or late-shift coverage if applicable; the posting describes 4–5 calls or late shifts per month and overtime opportunities.
Potentially take on OB or Pediatric Anesthesia directorship responsibilities, for which a stipend is available.