Internal Medicine Physician
Listed compensation
$175k-$750k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
Job Description
Internal Medicine Physician
Saint Peter's Physician Associates
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician to join one of our adult primary care practices in Central Jersey!
Overview
Our patient-centered philosophy combines exceptional care with individualized attention, and the unique culture at Saint Peter's is one that cultivates warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning.
Saint Peter’s University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.
Opportunity Highlights
- Full-time Primary Care opportunity
- Outpatient Only with a Call Schedule: 1:10
- Day Shifts only seeing 17 - 20 patients per day
- Opportunity to participate in resident clinic precepting
- Full benefits package with up to 44-days off per year and a 5% 401(k) match
- Supportive leadership and administration: allowing for transparency and the open exchange of ideas
Community Highlights
Thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick’s robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it’s the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
- Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
- Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
- Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia
Requirements
- A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency in Internal Medicine
- MD licensed in the State of New Jersey
- Board-Certified or eligible in Internal Medicine
- CDS and DEA license required
- Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
Full-time compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 175,000 - 750,000 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, years of experience, academic and administrative appointment, and pre-established metrics on productivity/patient engagement/quality. The compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide primary care services to adult patients in an outpatient setting, seeing approximately 17-20 patients per day. Additionally, the role includes the opportunity to participate in resident clinic precepting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Physician at Saint Peters Healthcare System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,356 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in internal medicine | ranked against 1,356 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $175k–$750k | Internal Medicine median $275k (middle half $259k–$303k)113 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$425k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in New Jersey | 21 active | 1,395 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 12% offer loan repayment519 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine hiring demand | #3 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed |
| New Internal Medicine listings | 585 in the last 30 days | 365 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Internist Jobs
30 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
30 jobs · 24 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
28 jobs · 24 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Internal Medicine PhysicianContract
Skilled Wound Care · Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Family Medicine PhysicianContract
Skilled Wound Care · Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Outpatient Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine / Family Medicine)
$350k-$400kPrimary Care Physician
$385k-$395k