Primary Care Physician
Listed compensation
$200k-$250k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Perform physical examinations and diagnose/treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions
- Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory results
- Utilize the EMR system efficiently to review, collect, and document patient information
- Conduct well visits, administer routine vaccinations, and provide age-appropriate guidance
- Educate patients and families on preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices
- Collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in accordance with compliance standards
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Must have current NJ medical license, CDS and DEA
- Board certified or Board eligible
- Valid and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
- Team player and multi-tasking abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented, patient-focused setting
- Commitment to high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Care Physician will be responsible for performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating various health conditions, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests. This role also involves conducting routine visits, administering vaccinations, educating patients, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $207k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Advocare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 20 active listings.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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