JFK MEDICAL CENTER - EDISON - EM PEDS - MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Listed compensation
$190-$220/hr
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- Contract
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a pediatric emergency medicine
physician to join our team at the JFK Medical Center Pediatric ED in Edison, NJ.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide clinical excellence, mentor
physicians, and collaborate with hospital leadership to deliver outstanding
pediatric emergency care.
JFK University Medical Center in Edison is a core academic medical center within
the Hackensack Meridian Health network. Enjoy flexible scheduling, your choice
of IC or W2 employment options, and a bonus for full-time physicians. We are
currently accepting applications from physicians who are board certified in
pediatric emergency medicine.
Escape to Staten Island or New York City for the weekend, where beaches,
Broadway, upscale shopping, culinary explorations and more await!
Join our dynamic group of physician colleagues at a premiere practice location
that serves 20,000 pediatric patients annually!
Opportunity Overview
* 14 private ED pediatric beds
* EMR: EPIC
* 24 hours pediatric emergency medicine physician coverage per day
* 10 hours of pediatric advanced practice clinician coverage per day
* Pediatric-trained nursing team
* Full pediatric and specialty support
Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary of $190 to $220 per hour
with an opportunity to earn incentives.
Qualifications
* Board-certified in emergency medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or pediatrics (ABP)
* Completion of a pediatric emergency medicine fellowship
* Specialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine
* Prior leadership experience preferred
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Commitment to clinical excellence, patient care, operations and education
To learn more, Apply today!
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City Caption
Historic community with easy access to Staten Island and NYC
City Description
Situated along the Raritan Bay Harbor and Raritan River, Edison, New Jersey, is
a growing township, boasting a scenic location, with easy access to exciting
metropolitan areas including New Brunswick and Staten Island, New York. Most
famously known as the home of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory, where the
invention of the light bulb was perfected and sound was first recorded, Edison
offers a rich history with plenty of museums and landmarks to explore. Get
outdoors and explore one of the areas many local parks, or enjoy boating and
sailing on Raritan Bay and the Raritan River. Escape to Staten Island or New
York City for the weekend, where beaches, Broadway, upscale shopping, culinary
explorations and more await!
Facility Caption
Award-winning care
Facility Description
Since 1967, JFK Medical Center has earned the reputation as one of New Jersey's
premier health care facilities. JFK offers a complete array of advanced services
including general and specialized surgery, cardiac care, maternity, pediatrics
and much more. A 498-bed community hospital, JFK provides award-winning care to
several counties in central New Jersey; JFK has been recognized and awarded for
its excellence in maternity care, oncology, bariatric surgery, stroke care,
emergency medicine and cardiology. JFK Medical Center is a part of Hackensack
Meridian Health, ranked among the state's top performing health systems for
quality; Hackensack Meridian Health was the first health system to receive
Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center and one of few nationally to receive the prestigious John M. Eisenberg
Award for Patient Safety and Quality.
Job Benefits
- Monthly medical director stipend
- Unique opportunity to choose (1099) independent contractor status or employee
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Access to over 300,000 CME hours available through TeamHealth Institute
- Access to leadership development programs such as Leadership Education and
- Potential to further your career by growing into local, regional and national
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will guide clinical excellence, mentor physicians, and collaborate with hospital leadership to deliver outstanding pediatric emergency care. This role involves overseeing operations and education within the JFK Medical Center Pediatric ED.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatric Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% 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 ~$426k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $392k 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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Listing-based score
- Includes weekends
Living in Edison
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $621k
- Typical market rent
- $2,812/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.