Physician
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.
J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU).
Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Practice Physician to join our Cooper Care Alliance team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals and families across all ages, focusing on prevention, wellness, and the management of chronic and acute conditions in an outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based primary care to a diverse patient population.
- Conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Develop and manage treatment plans, including prescribing medications and coordinating referrals.
- Promote preventive care and health education to patients and families.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health, and specialists.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical meetings.
- Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Education Requirements
Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Experience Required
Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient care setting preferred.
Experience with electronic health records (e. g., Epic).
License/Certification Requirements
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine.
- Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of NJ.
- DEA license and current BLS/ACLS certification.
- Special Requirements
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
- Interest in population health, quality improvement, or teaching.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to providing culturally competent and equitable care.
- Salary Min ($)
USD $1.00
- Salary Max ($)
- USD $999.00
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Medical Degree (MD or DO) and possess an active, unrestricted medical license in New Jersey. Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, along with current DEA, BLS, and ACLS certifications, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at Cooper Norcross University Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,395 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 56% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% 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)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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