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Saint Peters Healthcare System
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Physician Hospitalist, Part Time

Hospital MedicinePart-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$750k

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Job Description

Physician Hospitalist, Part Time

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The Physician Hospitalist, Part Time Will

We are seeking a full-time Hospitalist Physician Day 7on7off to join one of our team.

Overview

Our patient-centered philosophy combines exceptional care with individualized attention, and the unique culture at Saint Peter's is one that cultivates warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning.

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Full-time opportunity 12HR shift, rotating Admitting and Rounding 7a-7p, 9a-9pm
  • Comprehensive benefits package with a 5% 401(k) match and 457B Plans
  • Admission, follow up care, discharges from observation, collaboration with APNs
  • Closed ICU model, no procedures required. LTACH provides support with codes and pronouncements.
  • Supportive leadership and administration: allowing for transparency and the open exchange of ideas

Community Highlights

Thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick’s robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it’s the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

  • Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
  • Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
  • Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia

Requirements:

  • A Medical degree and the successful completion of ACGME or AOA residency
  • MD or DO license in the State of New Jersey
  • Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board
  • CDS and DEA license required
  • Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance

Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 125,000.00 - 750,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience and productivity. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hospitalist coverage, including admissions, patient rounding, follow-up care, and discharges from observation. Collaborate with advanced practice nurses and work within a closed ICU model; procedures are not required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Hospital MedicinePatient AdmissionPatient DischargeObservation CareCollaboration With Advanced Practice NursesClinical Decision-MakingInpatient Care

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 59% have no call, 31% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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 ~$438k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $402k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 8 employers

8
<$330k
4
$330k-360k
1
$366k
3
$390k-420k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$118k-$400k
#2

Hospitalist

Cooper Norcross University Hospital · Vineland, New Jersey

$56.73-$192.31/hr
#3

Hospitalist PRN

$118k-$400k
#4

Physician - Hospitalist (Swing Shift)

$358k-$366k
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Brunswick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,731/mo≈ 26% 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

Comprehensive benefits package
5% 401(k) match
457B Plans