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HESS Spine and Orthopedics
Fairfield, New Jersey

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$360k

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Job Description

Hess Spine & Orthopedics is seeking an experienced and motivated Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join our growing medical practice, with office locations throughout North, Central, and South New Jersey.

We are looking for a physician with demonstrated clinical experience in both interventional pain management procedures and electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS) to support our expanding patient population.

Employment Opportunities

  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time
  • Per Diem

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Perform pain management injections, including appropriate spine and musculoskeletal procedures within the physician’s training and scope of practice.
  • Perform electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
  • Evaluate and treat patients with spinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, and nerve-related conditions.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate patient care.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with completed residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
  • Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility for NJ licensure.
  • Demonstrated experience performing EMG/NCS studies.
  • Experience performing interventional pain management injections.
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in PM&R preferred.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-care skills.

Why Join Hess Spine & Orthopedics?

  • Established and growing specialty medical practice.
  • Multiple office locations throughout New Jersey.
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary spine and orthopedic care team.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and employment arrangement.

Come Join Hess Spine & Orthopedics

Help us provide exceptional spine, orthopedic, and pain management care throughout New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform interventional pain management injections, EMG/NCS testing, and treat patients with spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. They are also responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical medicine and rehabilitationSpine proceduresPatient evaluationTreatment planningMedical record maintenanceCommunication skills

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

Of the 34 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 53% 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 ~$330k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $303k 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$300k–$360kPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation median $350k (middle half $317k–$400k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$303k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in New Jersey5 active210 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% no call · 53% no weekends34 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment515 active listings, Oct 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand#26 of 26 specialtiespostings stay open a median 30 days · 9% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 71 postings, 56 closed
New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings87 in the last 30 days67 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$280k
4
$280k-320k
11
$320k-360k
0
$360k-400k
2
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
31%
Relocation assistance
19%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician/ Physiatrist Far Rockaway NY (LI)

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Far Rockaway, New York

starting at $150k
#2

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (PM&R) Woodbridge NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Woodbridge, New Jersey

$400k
#3

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Warsaw, MO

$200k-$350k
#4

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Greenville, NC

$200k-$350k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 206 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About HESS Spine and Orthopedics

Medical Practices
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem Options
Multidisciplinary Spine and Orthopedic Team
Multiple Office Locations Throughout New Jersey

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$756k≈ 2.5× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

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