<p>Hackensack University Medical Center — a 900-bed nonprofit teaching and research hospital ranked #2 in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report (2019–2020) and the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in the state — is recruiting a full-time Anesthesiologist to join a 120-physician anesthesiology team in Hackensack, NJ. This is a clinically rich, academically engaged position offering exceptional case diversity, resident supervision, and a newly launched CRNA program, all within a major regional referral center serving Northern New Jersey and the greater New York metropolitan area. A $150,000 start-date bonus anchors a highly competitive compensation package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$150,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Lucrative base salary (competitive within the New York metropolitan market)</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Comprehensive malpractice coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision benefits</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>900-bed facility — the largest inpatient and outpatient services provider in New Jersey</li> <li>Physician anesthesiology team of 120 MDs, with a newly established CRNA program expanding departmental capacity</li> <li>Supervision of anesthesiology residents in an active teaching environment</li> <li>Clinically diverse case mix reflecting the full scope of a major academic medical center and regional referral hub for Northern New Jersey and the New York metro area</li> <li>Leadership and professional development pathways available within the department</li> <li>Academic and research opportunities through Hackensack University Health Network affiliation</li> <li>Founded 1888; grown from 12 beds to a 900-bed campus — Bergen County's primary healthcare hub</li> <li>Convenient reverse commute from New York City via public transportation and major highways</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity, high-diversity case volume in a large academic medical center setting</li> <li>Interest in resident supervision and teaching is strongly aligned with the department's mission</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hackensack sits in Bergen County, just minutes from Midtown Manhattan via NJ Transit and major interstate corridors — making it one of the most accessible suburban markets in the region for physicians who want proximity to a world-class city without the cost or pace of living in it. New Jersey's property tax relief programs and homestead rebates make homeownership meaningfully more affordable than comparable New York addresses, and the area offers well-regarded public and private schools, a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center and the Shops at Riverside, and outdoor recreation along the Hackensack River Greenway.</p>