Hospitalist
Listed compensation
$220k-$240k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Bonus Amount
TBD
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Hospitalist Physician
- Location: St. Michael’s Medical Center — Newark, New Jersey
- Position Type: Full-Time, Hospital-Employed
- Compensation: $220,000–$240,000 annually
Position Overview
St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospitalist Physician to join its inpatient medical team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to hospitalized adult patients, collaborating with specialists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
This opportunity is ideal for a physician who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of the community.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary: $220,000–$240,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Potential eligibility for additional compensation or incentives, depending on the employment agreement.
- Benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan, subject to employer offerings.
- Paid time off and continuing medical education support, subject to employer policies.
- Professional development and opportunities for collaboration with a multidisciplinary medical team.
- Specific benefits, incentive eligibility, scheduling, and employment terms will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
- About St. Michael’s Medical Center
St. Michael’s Medical Center is a hospital in Newark, New Jersey, serving patients throughout the surrounding community. Physicians joining the medical team have the opportunity to contribute to inpatient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the delivery of quality healthcare services.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates interested in this Hospitalist Physician opportunity are encouraged to submit their CV for confidential consideration. Please include a summary of clinical experience, board certification status, and New Jersey licensure eligibility.
Compensation Range: $220,000–$240,000 per year
St. Michael’s Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer, subject to its applicable employment policies.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Conduct patient evaluations, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage admissions, daily rounds, clinical assessments, and discharge planning.
- Coordinate care with specialists, emergency medicine physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging examinations.
- Monitor patient progress, respond to changes in clinical status, and implement appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation within the electronic health record.
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and adherence to established clinical guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and discharge instructions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and support efficient patient throughput and transitions of care.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, subject to hospital credentialing requirements.
- Eligible for an unrestricted New Jersey medical license.
- Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment.
- Hospitalist or inpatient medicine experience preferred; qualified new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Pay Transparency
St. Michaels General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i. e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $220,000 to $240,000 on an annualized basis.
The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 86% have no call, 58% 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 ~$230k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $211k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $220k–$240k | Hospital Medicine median $270k (middle half $255k–$350k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$211k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in New Jersey | 22 active | 1,231 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 86% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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