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Saint Peters Healthcare System
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$175K - $750K

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Job Description

Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician

Pediatric Gastroenterology

We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our dedicated team at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, part of The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital, provides diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal, digestive, liver, and nutritional problems in children.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Scope of Practice: Full range of pediatric GI conditions from infancy through young adulthood, including IBD, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, GERD, motility disorders, liver disease, and nutritional/growth disorders
  • Procedures: Upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, pH/impedance studies, hydrogen breath testing, liver biopsy, and G-tube placement
  • Candidates: Welcoming new graduates and experienced physicians
  • Facilities: State-of-the-art Endoscopy suite and dedicated pediatric procedure space
  • Collaborative Care: Multidisciplinary team including pediatric surgery, pediatric dietitians, and pediatric subspecialists
  • Supportive Environment: Transparent leadership and administration fostering open communication

Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary with $3,000 CME allowance and 5 days
  • Up to 44 days of paid time off with 401(k) with a 5% match and 457(b) plans
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
  • Wellness programs and family caregiving support, including child backup care
  • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit health system
  • Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees and Life and AD&D insurance
  • Full reimbursement of licensing renewal fees and medical staff membership dues

Why Join Us?

As a state-designated acute care children's hospital, The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital offers a full range of pediatric specialized healthcare services for newborns and children through young adulthood. The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a nationally recognized Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction.

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is one of New Jersey's busiest and most diverse health systems. Saint Peter's University Hospital has earned its 7th Consecutive Magnet® Designation for Nursing Excellence and is the first-time recipient of the Magnet with Distinction℠ designation, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence.

The Children's Hospital is home to multiple recognized centers of excellence, including:

  • Regional Center for Inherited Endocrine Disorders
  • Regional Craniofacial Center
  • Regional Metabolic Center
  • Regional Child Protection Center

The hospital is located in the historical city of New Brunswick and is surrounded by welcoming communities, wonderful homes, excellent schools, and quaint New Jersey towns. It is a 45-minute train ride to New York City, a 45-minute drive away from beautiful beaches, and an hour away from Philadelphia, PA.

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of an appropriate ACGME or AOA accredited residency and/or fellowship
  • Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board
  • MD or DO license in the State of New Jersey
  • CDS and DEA license
  • Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance

Full-time compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 175,000.00 - 750,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, years of experience, academic and administrative appointment, and pre-established metrics on productivity/patient engagement/quality. The compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future..

Key Responsibilities

Provide diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gastrointestinal, digestive, liver, and nutritional problems in children from infancy through young adulthood. Perform various endoscopic and diagnostic procedures within a multidisciplinary collaborative care team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IBD ManagementCeliac Disease TreatmentEosinophilic Esophagitis TreatmentGERD ManagementLiver Disease ManagementNutritional Disorders

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 373 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in New Brunswick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,731/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

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

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About Saint Peters Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Brunswick, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance of $3,000 and 5 days
Up to 44 days of paid time off
401(k) with 5% match
457(b) plans
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
Wellness programs
Family caregiving support including child backup care