Physician Assistant Per Diem

This Pediatrics position at Saint Peters Healthcare System is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Saint Peters Healthcare System lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $202k to $208k annually.

This is approximately 16% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric emergency medicine, Patient-centered care, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Clinical assessment, Emergency care, Pediatric specialty services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality pediatric emergency medical care as part of a multidisciplinary team in a hospital-employed group. Participate in the expansion of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine service line at The Children's Hospital.

Benefits package: Highly Competitive Compensation, Shift Differentials for Nocturnist Roles, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, 401(k) with 5% Match, CME Allowance, Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage, Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.