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Atlantic Health System
Newark, New Jersey

Internal Medicine Physician- Atlantic Health Healthfirst Associates, Newark

Internal MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$235k-$275k

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Job Description

Atlantic Health is Seeking an Internal Medicine Physician in Newark, New Jersey

Atlantic Health, one of the largest non-profit healthcare networks in New Jersey, is actively recruiting an Internal Medicine physician to become a valuable member of Atlantic Medical Group Healthfirst Associates in Newark, New Jersey.

This role is ideal for an ambitious and skilled internal medicine physician to join a well-established and busy practice with a cohesive team, strong support staff, and a large patient panel, ages 18+. This office is new and houses on-site parking and an in-house lab.

The office is in walking distance to Newark Penn Station, and a variety of diverse restaurants. This position offers a unique opportunity to experience long-term personal and professional satisfaction by serving patients in our diverse community.

Salary Range: $235,000–$275,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey
  • New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers.

Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine.

Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more.

Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive internal medicine care to a diverse patient panel aged 18 and older within a well-established practice. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality health services and ensure seamless access to the broader Atlantic Health network.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical diagnosticsHealth assessmentMedical documentationPatient advocacyMultidisciplinary collaborationPreventive medicineChronic disease managementAcute careElectronic health records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Physician- Atlantic Health Healthfirst Associates, Newark at Atlantic Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,300 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Atlantic Health System ranks #7 of 10 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,300 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$235k–$275kInternal Medicine median $277k (middle half $255k–$309k)123 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$234k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in New Jersey21 active1,395 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 12% offer loan repayment519 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings589 in the last 30 days365 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Atlantic Health System#7 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Implied production pay~$538k$53/wRVU × 10,160 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,300 Physician roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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<$290k
9
$290k-330k
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7
$370k-410k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
56%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
28%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Atlantic Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,111/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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