Hospitalist Physician Per Diem

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

4d•$175,000 - $750,000

About The Position

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is seeking a per diem Hospitalist Physician for house coverage, with a 7-on/7-off schedule. The role includes 12-hour rotating shifts, with admitting and rounding shifts listed as 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. The position involves admissions, follow-up care, discharges from observation, and collaboration with advanced practice nurses. The hospital uses a closed ICU model, and procedures are not required; LTACH provides support with codes and pronouncements. Saint Peter’s University Hospital is a nonprofit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. It employs more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, with more than 1,000 physicians and dentists on staff. The hospital treats more than 23,000 inpatients and 245,000 outpatients annually. Its patient-centered philosophy emphasizes individualized care, warmth, respect, inspiration, and continual learning. The posting describes the opportunity as full-time and per diem. Full-time compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from $175,000 to $750,000, with compensation affected by factors including specialty, experience, academic or administrative appointment, and established productivity, patient-engagement, and quality metrics. The stated range is a good-faith estimate and may change.

Requirements

Medical degree and successful completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency.
MD or DO license in the State of New Jersey.
Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board.
CDS and DEA licenses.
Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital liability insurance.