Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$220k-$235k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- CME Allowance
- Reimbursement of DEA, NJ and CDS licenses
- CME stipend
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Profit sharing
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team! You will be examining children and young adults, addressing both minor and major issues, monitoring growth and progress, and ordering tests.
You will also advise guardians on best health and wellness practices, prescribe medication, and refer patients to specialists as needed. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, especially with children, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
Responsibilities
- Examine young patients to determine care needs
- Order tests, read results, and offer diagnoses
- Prescribe medicine, educate patients and their families on side effects and illness, and advise them on the best course of action to promote health and wellness
- Maintain excellent care records of all patients seen
- Work closely with nurses, administrative staff, and other doctors to provide the best all-around care
Qualifications
- Must hold a current state license to practice medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with medical software desired
- Familiarity with best practices when it comes to testing and diagnostic standards
- The ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 62% 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 ~$228k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $209k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (pa) | ranked against 45 Pediatrics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $220k–$235k | Pediatrics median $128k (middle half $113k–$155k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$209k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US Physician Assistant listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment4,612 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +11.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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