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Saint Peters Healthcare System
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Hospitalist Physician Per Diem

Hospital MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$175k-$750k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Hospitalist Physician Per Diem

House Coverage

The Hospitalist Physician Per Diem will:

We are seeking a pern diem Hospitalist Physician 7on7off to join one of our team.

Overview

Our patient-centered philosophy combines exceptional care with individualized attention, and the unique culture at Saint Peter's is one that cultivates warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning.

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Full-time opportunity 12HR shift, rotating Admitting and Rounding 7a-7p, 9a-9pm
  • Comprehensive benefits package with a 5% 401(k) match and 457B Plans
  • Admission, follow up care, discharges from observation, collaboration with APNs
  • Closed ICU model, no procedures required. LTACH provides support with codes and pronouncements.
  • Supportive leadership and administration: allowing for transparency and the open exchange of ideas

Community Highlights

Thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick’s robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it’s the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

  • Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
  • Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
  • Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia

Requirements

  • A Medical degree and the successful completion of ACGME or AOA 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 license required
  • Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance

Full-time compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 175,000.00 - 750,000.00 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..

Key Responsibilities

Provide hospitalist house coverage, including admissions, rounding, follow-up care, and discharges from observation. Collaborate with advanced practice nurses; the role follows a closed ICU model and does not require procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospital MedicinePatient AdmissionsPatient RoundingPatient DischargesObservation CareCollaboration With Advanced Practice NursesClinical Decision-MakingInpatient CarePhysician Communication

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$463k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $425k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$175k–$750kHospital Medicine median $300k (middle half $275k–$300k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$425k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in New Jersey21 active1,175 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 85% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 12% offer loan repayment531 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings454 in the last 30 days379 the 30 days before (+20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−11.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 5 employers
13
$300k
2
$330k-360k
0
$360k-390k
2
$390k-420k
1
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 5 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Hospitalist

Cooper Norcross University Hospital · Cape May Court House, New Jersey

$118k-$400k
#3

Hospitalist PRN

$118k-$400k
#4

Hospitalist

$355,080+
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,167 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Saint Peters Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Brunswick, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
5% 401(k) match
457B Plans
Malpractice insurance

Living in New Brunswick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$442k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,820/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.