Hospitalist

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$220k-$240k

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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationMedical History TakingPhysical ExaminationTreatment PlanningAdmission ManagementCare CoordinationDiagnostic Test InterpretationClinical MonitoringElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient and Family Communication

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).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$220k–$240kHospital Medicine median $270k (middle half $255k–$350k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$211k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in New Jersey22 active1,231 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 86% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Hospital Medicine pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 10 employers
3
<$300k
23
$300k-335k
7
$335k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
PSLF eligible
10%
Sign-on bonus
7% this job
Relocation assistance
7%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$278k-$445k
#2

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$118k-$400k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,218 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Saint Michaels Medical Center logo

About Saint Michaels Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, N.J.
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan (401K)
Paid time off
Continuing medical education support
Tuition reimbursement
Sign-on bonus available

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,111/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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