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JFK MEDICAL CENTER - EDISON - EM PEDS - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Pediatric Emergency MedicineIncludes weekendsNo callContract

Listed compensation

$165-$220/hr

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Job Description

Are you a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric emergency medicine physician looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity? TeamHealth is seeking a dedicated physician to join our highly respected team at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. New graduates are welcome to apply for this opportunity!

As part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, JFK University Medical Center is affiliated with one of New Jersey's premier healthcare systems. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a busy, well-supported pediatric emergency department that cares for approximately 20,000 pediatric patients annually while working alongside experienced emergency medicine and pediatric specialists.

Located in the heart of Central New Jersey, Edison offers convenient access to New York City, the Jersey Shore, and Philadelphia, making it an ideal location for physicians seeking both professional growth and an exceptional quality of life.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Collaborative and supportive physician group
  • Excellent opportunity for both experienced physicians and new graduates
  • High-volume peds ED with strong specialty support
  • Flexible scheduling and excellent work-life balance
  • Access to TeamHealth's national network of clinical and leadership resources

Practice Highlights

  • Candidates should be board certified or eligible in: PEM or ABP pediatrics with significant emergency medicine experience
  • New pediatric residency graduates are encouraged to apply and may receive additional training prior to practicing independently
  • Epic EMR system
  • 14 private pediatric emergency department beds
  • Approximately 20,000 annual pediatric visits
  • 12% admission rate
  • 24 hours of physician coverage daily;12-hour shifts
  • 10 hours of pediatric advanced practice clinician coverage daily
  • 24/7 in-house pediatric hospital medicine team support

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary range of $165 to $220 hourly. This opportunity offers the flexibility to choose between employee (W-2) and independent contractor (1099) status. Full-time clinicians are eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive, high-quality PEM environment, apply today and become part of TeamHealth's dynamic team of physician leaders and clinicians.

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City Caption

Historic community with easy access to Staten Island and NYC

City Description

Situated along the Raritan Bay Harbor and Raritan River, Edison, New Jersey, is a growing township, boasting a scenic location, with easy access to exciting metropolitan areas including New Brunswick and Staten Island, New York.

Most famously known as the home of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory, where the invention of the light bulb was perfected and sound was first recorded, Edison offers a rich history with plenty of museums and landmarks to explore.

Get outdoors and explore one of the areas many local parks, or enjoy boating and sailing on Raritan Bay and the Raritan River. Escape to Staten Island or New York City for the weekend, where beaches, Broadway, upscale shopping, culinary explorations and more await!

Job Benefits

  • Professional liability insurance with tail coverage provided
  • Relocation assistance available
  • CME opportunities through the TeamHealth Institute
  • Supportive local pediatric emergency medicine leadership
  • Flexible online scheduling designed to promote work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

The staff physician will provide high-quality emergency care to pediatric patients in a busy, high-volume emergency department. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists and clinicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Pediatrics with significant emergency medicine experience. New residency graduates are welcome to apply and will receive necessary training.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical leadershipPediatric assessmentEmergency triageAcute careMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates JFK MEDICAL CENTER - EDISON - EM PEDS - STAFF PHYSICIAN at Team Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,343 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 91% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$343k–$458kPhysician median $582k (middle half $469k–$676k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$368k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in New Jersey503 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 91% no call · 48% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment503 active listings, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,343 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New Jersey figures use all physicians: too few New Jersey Pediatric Emergency Medicine postings state pay.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,343 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Relocation assistance
CME opportunities through TeamHealth Institute
Flexible online scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Living in Edison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k
Typical market rent
$2,787/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.