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JFK MEDICAL CENTER - EDISON - EM PEDS - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Above average in Physician rolesNo callContract

Listed compensation

$165-$220/hr

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Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

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 18,605 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% 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)), so the posted ~$400k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $368k 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

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
16% this job
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5% this job

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physician roles

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Edison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$621k
Typical market rent
$2,812/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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