Hospitalist Physician Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ
•$175,000 - $750,000•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is seeking a per diem Hospitalist Physician to join its team. The role provides hospital coverage in a 7-on/7-off schedule, with 12-hour shifts and rotating admitting and rounding assignments from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Responsibilities include admissions, follow-up care, discharges from observation, and collaboration with advanced practice nurses. The hospital has a closed ICU model, requires no procedures, and receives support from its long-term acute care hospital for 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, has more than 1,000 doctors and dentists on staff, and treats more than 23,000 inpatients and 245,000 outpatients annually. The hospital describes its patient-centered philosophy as combining exceptional care with individualized attention, and its culture as fostering warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning. The position is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a walkable urban community with restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, theatres, museums, and local markets. The area is centrally located with access to New York City and Philadelphia.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hospital coverage as a Hospitalist Physician.
  • Manage admissions and provide follow-up care.
  • Handle discharges from observation.
  • Collaborate with advanced practice nurses (APNs).
  • Work rotating admitting and rounding shifts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • 5% 401(k) match.
  • 457B plans.
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