What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician position at Saint Peters Healthcare System?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital is seeking Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians to join its Pediatric Emergency Department.
Saint Peter’s is bringing the Pediatric 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine group.
About Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital
State-designated acute care children’s hospital offering comprehensive pediatric specialty services for patients from birth through age 18. Centrally located with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia.
Pediatric Emergency Department Opportunity Highlights
- Over 25,000 annual pediatric ED visits - (patients under 18)
- Dedicated pediatric emergency services
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
- Schedule: 9-10 hr shifts, 120 hrs/month
- Full time and per diem opportunities available
Physician Requirements
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- PEM Fellows graduating in 2026 encouraged to apply
- MD/DO licensure in the State of New Jersey
- 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine program and help shape the future of a hospital-employed
department focused on excellence, safety, and patient-centered care.
Full-time compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 324,000.00 - 350,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, years of experience, academic and administrative appointment, and pre-established metrics on productivity/patient engagement/quality. The compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.