Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Emergency Providers-Pediatric

The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital is seeking Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians to join its Pediatric Emergency Department.

Saint Peter's is bringing the Pediatric Emergency Medicine service line fully in-house and actively expanding the department. We are recruiting multiple physicians to build a larger, high-quality, hospital-employed Pediatric Emergency Medicine group.

About Saint Peter's Children's Hospital

State-designated acute care children's hospital offering comprehensive pediatric specialty services for patients from birth through age 18. Centrally located with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia.

Pediatric Emergency Department Opportunity Highlights

Over 25,000 annual pediatric ED visits - (patients under 18)
Dedicated pediatric emergency services
Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
Schedule: 9-10 hr shifts, 120 hrs/month
Full time and per diem opportunities available

Compensation & Benefits

Highly competitive compensation aligned with training, qualifications, and experience
Additional compensation and/or shift differentials available for nocturnist roles
Hospital employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 5% match, 457(b) plans, CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, health, dental, vision, prescription benefits, family caregiving support and more

Awards & Recognition
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award Recipient
Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence - seven consecutive years
Joint Commission Top Performer - four consecutive years
Recognized as one of the nation's safest hospitals
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals (regional ranking)

Why Join Us?

Join a rapidly growing Pediatric Emergency Medicine program and help shape the future of a hospital-employed department focused on excellence, safety, and patient-centered care.

Requirements:

  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • PEM Fellows graduating in 2026 encouraged to apply
  • MD/DO licensure in the State of New Jersey
  • Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Current CDS and DEA required


Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians at Saint Peter's Healthcare System are compensated at an hourly rate based on shift assignment: $225/hour for day shift and $240/hour for night shift. Physicians may be eligible for an additional incentive package tied to pre-established metrics related to productivity, patient engagement, and quality outcomes.

The compensation information provided represents a good faith determination of base pay and potential incentive opportunities at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.