Hospitalist Physician Per Diem
Listed compensation
$175k-$750k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $175k–$750k | Hospital Medicine median $300k (middle half $275k–$300k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$425k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in New Jersey | 21 active | 1,175 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 85% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 454 in the last 30 days | 379 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 |
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