Pays $233,371 — $42k below the Palliative Care market median of ~$275k (19 jobs)
Palliative Care Physician - Central Region
About the Role
Palliative care physician, 100% clinical, inpatient and ambulatory. Shared call. Perth Amboy & Old Bridge, NJ.
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Palliative Care Physician – Shared Call in Perth Amboy & Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $233,371
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Hackensack Meridian Health in Perth Amboy & Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide 100% clinical care focused on exceptional, patient-centered services in inpatient and ambulatory settings, working within a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive pain and symptom management. This role also involves academic engagement through teaching and opportunities for program leadership in developing a future HPM fellowship.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Medicine with fellowship training, or possess 2+ years of experience in the HPM field. Applicants must also hold or be eligible for a current New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS, and demonstrate strong teamwork and emotional management skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$233k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $214k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Palliative Care roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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