Physiatrist

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationFull-Time

Listed compensation

$260k-$600k

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Job Description

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.

J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU).

Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Unit Overview

  • Provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of conditions.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
  • Contribute to the development of subspecialty programs and services.
  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research as appropriate.

Short Description

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Physiatrist to join our dynamic and growing Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, compassionate care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and contribute to the academic mission through teaching and collaboration.

  • We welcome general physiatrists as well as those with training or interest in the following subspecialties:
  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Pain Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Care
  • Brain, Sports and Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Postoperative Care
  • Spasticity Management
  • Electromyography
  • Hospital Consultations
  • Subacute Rehabilitation Consultations
  • Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Management

Education Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required.
  • License/Certification Requirements
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Neurology required.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New Jersey required.
  • Salary Min ($)
  • USD $125.11
  • Salary Max ($)
  • USD $288.46

Key Responsibilities

The Physiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. They will also contribute to the academic mission by teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and engaging in clinical research.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. Board certification or eligibility in Neurology and eligibility for a New Jersey medical license are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

PhysiatryBrain Injury RehabilitationSpinal Cord Injury RehabilitationSports MedicinePatient CareOutpatient Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% 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 ~$430k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $395k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Camden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$169k
Typical market rent
$1,823/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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