JEFFERSON WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL - EM PEDS - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Listed compensation
$165-$185/hr
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Job Description
Build your pediatric emergency medicine career in a highly regarded, community-focused hospital in southern New Jersey. TeamHealth is seeking pediatricians with EM experience to join the pediatric emergency department at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, part of Jefferson Health.
Located in Turnersville, New Jersey, this opportunity offers a short commute to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, combining suburban living with easy access to a major metropolitan area.
Our collaborative team of PEM physicians and pediatricians provide expert care in a state-of-the-art ED. We welcome board-certified or board-eligible pediatricians with EM experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities are available.
Opportunity Overview
- Board certified/board eligible (ABP/AOBP) Pediatricians with EM experience preferred
- EMR: Epic
- Annual volume: 6,000 for pediatric ED
- 24 hours pediatric emergency physician coverage per day (12-hour shifts)
- Adult EM physicians to assist, as needed, with advanced airway and critical care
- Must be comfortable working with ages birth up to 18
- 4 pediatric ED beds with ED observation capability
- NICU staffed with 24-hour, in-house neonatology, no delivery room
Responsibilities
- CHOP, Nemours, St. Christopher's Hospital, and Cooper Hospital pediatric specialists for consults and transfers
- Medical students and PA students rotate through pediatric ED along with family medicine, orthopedic, and podiatry residents from Jefferson Health Teaching affiliate with Rowan University
Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary range of $165 to $185 hourly. Comprehensive benefits package for full-time physicians, including: medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, 401(k), and retirement plan.
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City Caption
Convenient location
City Description
The Turnersville/Washington Township area of New Jersey is conveniently located between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, and it is considered to be one of the fastest growing areas in the state. It is a family oriented area with outstanding educational, recreational, and social activities.
Facility Caption
Community-focused care
Facility Description
Offering a full range of care services to Washington Township and the surrounding areas, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital is a 180-bed facility located in southwestern New Jersey near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Washington Township Hospital is a part of Jefferson Health, an extensive care network throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Recognized for its innovation and clinical excellence, Jefferson Health Hospitals are often ranked among the nation's best.
Job Benefits
- W2 employee status
- CME opportunities through the TeamHealth Institute
- Professional liability insurance and tail coverage provided by TeamHealth
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent work-life balance with flexible online scheduling
- Local PEM leadership support
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible pediatricians with experience in emergency medicine. New graduates are encouraged to apply for this role.
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 90% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $343k–$385k | Physician median $312k (middle half $265k–$432k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$335k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in New Jersey | 510 active | 22,753 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 90% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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