Pays $233,371$42k below the Palliative Care market median of ~$275k (19 jobs)

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Hackensack Meridian Health
Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Palliative Care Physician - Central Region

Palliative CareIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Palliative MedicinePatient-Centered CarePain ManagementSymptom ManagementTeam CollaborationTeachingProgram DevelopmentClinical Protocol DevelopmentBoard CertificationNJ Medical LicenseDEA CertificationCDS Certification

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 ANALYSIS

This 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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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Edison, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Shared call schedule