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Atlantic Health System
Morristown, New Jersey

Obesity Medicine Physician, FT, Atlantic Health

Obesity MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary range: $220K–$300K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a board eligible or board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine to join Atlantic Medical Group Metabolic Medicine. This full-time position is based in Summit, with hospital responsibilities at Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, a 500-bed award-winning facility located in nearby Summit.

This is a unique opportunity to practice in a single, integrated role focused on the comprehensive care of patients with obesity, malnutrition, and complex metabolic needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the medical management of weight-related conditions, interpretation of nutrition-related labs, and physician-directed nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition. The practice is supported by a collaborative team, including a registered dietitian.

Summit is a desirable suburban community offering excellent schools, a direct train line to New York City, and a vibrant downtown filled with restaurants, shops, and cultural amenities.

Salary range: $220,000 - $300,000, exclusive of any productivity or quality incentives

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Reimbursement for Relocation
  • Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
  • Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days
  • Full reimbursement for Boards and Licensing fees
  • 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

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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.

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers.

Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine.

Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more.

Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care for patients with obesity, malnutrition, and complex metabolic needs. Manage weight-related conditions and oversee physician-directed nutrition support including enteral and parenteral nutrition.

Requirements

Must be board eligible or board certified in Obesity Medicine and licensed to practice in New Jersey. Experience in total parenteral and enteral nutrition is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Nutrition-Related Lab InterpretationPatient Care

Obesity Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% 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 ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $239k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 19,617 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Morristown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$847k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,995/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Atlantic Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Morristown, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, Rx and Vision Plans
403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
Reimbursement for Relocation
Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Annual CME and Time Off
Full Reimbursement for Boards and Licensing Fees
Tuition Reimbursement for Advanced Degrees