Nurse Practitioner, Pe
Listed compensation
$61.18-$107.69/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Atlantic Health System is Seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a Great Opportunity in Central New Jersey
Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking an experienced full-time Pediatric Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join their growing team. This role will be based in Scotch Plains, NJ, with regular travel to our additional locations in Morristown, Metuchen, and Florham Park. You will work alongside a collaborative and supportive team to provide high-quality care to pediatric patients.
This is an outpatient, full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule, offering an excellent work-life balance with no overnight or weekend shifts.
Primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients, performing thorough health assessments, and educating patients and their families on health maintenance, illness prevention, and managing acute or chronic conditions. As part of our expanding department, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
- ACLS and BLS certification required
- Minimum 3-5 years of Pediatrics experience preferred
- Experience in fast-track pediatric urgent care experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays
- CME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
- Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).
Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO Statement
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
With more than 100 board-certified pediatric specialists and a close network of community pediatricians, Atlantic Health System Children’s Health addresses thousands of pediatric conditions and provides leading-edge pediatric urgent care.
Family involvement at every stage of treatment is an essential part of our healing process. Providing great care for every little body means being there when families need us most. That is why our pediatric experts see patients at specialty centers located throughout northern and central New Jersey.
Each of these sites is seamlessly connected to Goryeb Children’s Hospital, so parents can rest assured that the most advanced pediatric care is always available when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients, including health assessments and education on illness prevention. Manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$176k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 78% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics - AMG Pediatrics at Scotch Plains, NJ at Atlantic Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 247 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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