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Hackensack Meridian Health
Hewitt, New Jersey

Pediatrician

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$197,263

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Job Description

  • Pediatrician
  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Hewitt, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatrician to join the Hackensack University Medical Group (HUMG) team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, high-quality primary care to patients ranging from newborns to 21 years of age.

We are looking for a forward-thinking physician who is passionate about holistic care—including mental health and social determinants of health—and who is excited to help us innovate patient access and care delivery

Opportunity Information

Comprehensive Care: Diagnose, treat, and provide primary care, including immunizations and diagnostic testing, for infants, children, and young adults.

Holistic Approach: Address the complete well-being of our patients, focusing on mental health and social determinants of health.

Innovate & Lead: Help identify barriers to patient access and implement novel models of care (e. g., expanded hours, new care locations).

Educate & Mentor: Shape the future of medicine by participating in the education of medical students and residents.

Collaborate: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, supervise practice staff, and serve on HackensackUMC committees.

Community Outreach: Participate in public health education, health screenings, and community outreach program

Live and work in Hewitt, New Jersey: Discover the best of both worlds in Hewitt, New Jersey. Enjoy a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by stunning lakes and lush state parks, offering year-round recreation from boating to skiing. While you'll feel a world away in this close-knit community, you remain conveniently connected with easy access to local amenities and commuter service to New York City.

Qualifications

Education: M.D. or D.O. degree.

  • Certification: Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
  • Licensure: Active Medical License in the State of New Jersey.
  • Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with patients, families, and professional personnel.
  • Submit Cover Letter and CV for immediate consideration to:
  • Nancy Massa
  • Physician Recruiter
  • Email: Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org
  • Phone: 732-890-9339

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $197,263. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

  • Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
  • Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
  • Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.

  • Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
  • Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  • Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.

The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization. Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications. Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

The pediatrician will provide comprehensive primary care to patients from newborns to 21 years of age, including diagnostic testing and immunizations. They will also participate in community outreach, mentor medical students, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to innovate patient care models.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentPatient educationClinical supervisionCollaborationPublic health outreach

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.2% 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 ~$197k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $181k 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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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 667 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hewitt

Median resident rent
$2,293/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
45 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Edison, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits