What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Emergency Medicine Physician position at Saint Peters Healthcare System?
Adult Emergency Medicine Physician
Saint Peter’s University Hospital is seeking Adult Emergency Medicine
Physicians to join its Adult Emergency Department.
Saint Peter’s is bringing the Emergency Medicine service line fully in-house and actively expanding the department. We are recruiting multiple physicians to build a larger, high-quality, hospital-employed Adult Emergency Medicine group.
About Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Major academic and community-based medical center providing comprehensive emergency and specialty services. Centrally located with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia.
Adult Emergency Department Opportunity Highlights
- Approximately 45,000–50,000 annual adult ED visits
- Adult patient population (18 years and above)
- High-acuity, diverse case mix
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
- Dedicated nocturnist positions available
- Schedule: 8-9 hr shifts, 120 hrs/month
- Full time, part time and per diem opportunities available
Physician Requirements
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine
- MD/DO licensed in the State of New Jersey
- Recent graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply
- Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Current CDS and DEA required
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation aligned with training, qualifications, and experience
- Additional compensation and/or shift differentials available for nocturnist roles
- Hospital employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 5% match, 457(b) plans, CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, health, dental, vision, prescription benefits, family caregiving support and more
Awards & Recognition
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award Recipient
- Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence - seven consecutive years
- Joint Commission Top Performer – four consecutive years
- Recognized as one of the nation’s safest hospitals
- U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals (regional ranking)
Why Join Us?
Join a rapidly growing hospital-employed Adult Emergency Medicine program and help shape the future of a department focused on excellence, safety, and patient-centered care.
Adult Emergency Medicine Physicians at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System are compensated at an hourly rate based on shift assignment: $235/hour for day shift and $245/hour for night shift. Physicians may be eligible for an additional incentive package tied to pre-established metrics related to productivity, patient engagement, and quality outcomes.
The compensation information provided represents a good faith determination of base pay and potential incentive opportunities at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
Salary : $235 - $245