Anesthesiologist
Listed compensation
Full–time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 600,000.00–725,000.00 USD
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Job Description
Anesthesiologist
Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ is bringing its Anesthesia service line in-house and seeking dedicated General and Pediatric Anesthesiologists to join a premier practice built on clinical excellence, strong support, and real work-life balance.
About Saint Peter's Program
Hospital: Faith-based non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital
Patient Mix: High-acuity, high-volume surgical and obstetric program — 5,500+ deliveries annually; case mix spans adult/pediatric neurosurgery, orthopedics, bariatric, minimally invasive, gynecologic/breast, and pediatric/neonatal surgery
Awards: 7 consecutive Magnet Recognition with Distinction®; 'A' Leapfrog Safety Grade; America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2026; America's Best-In-State Hospitals; Joint Commission Top Performer
Community: A vibrant, historic riverfront town with strong schools, walkable dining and arts, and home to Rutgers University — 45 minutes from NYC and PA
Opportunity & Benefits
- Compensation: Competitive salary + generous sign-on bonus; PSLF eligible site (non-profit health system)
- Time Off & Retirement: 9 weeks PTO annually; 401(k) with 5% match + 457(b) option
- Benefits: CME reimbursement, full malpractice coverage, license renewal package; complete medical/dental/vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, family caregiving support and more
- Schedule: Full-time and part-time options; full call and non-call tracks
- Call: Friendly 4–5 calls/late shifts per month with overtime opportunities; collaborative coverage across OB, surgical, and pediatric anesthesia teams
- Leadership: Directorship stipend available for OB and Pediatric Anesthesia
- Culture: Supportive, transparent administration focused on physician satisfaction and growth
Requirements
- Completion of ACGME/AOA-accredited Anesthesiology Residency
- Board certified/eligible in Anesthesiology
- MD/DO license in NJ; DEA and CDS license
- Must qualify for Saint Peter's liability insurance
- Current ACLS and PALS certifications
Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 600,000.00 - 725,000.00 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 comprehensive anesthesia services for a high-acuity surgical and obstetric program at a teaching hospital. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various surgical specialties including neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pediatrics.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesiologist at Saint Peters Healthcare System a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology — ranked against 739 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$663k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $609k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- On-site
- Includes call
Living in New Brunswick
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $447k≈ 0.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,731/mo≈ 5% 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.