Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologist to join an established, collegial team at this 128-bed community hospital within the Hackensack Meridian Health System. The practice is structured for genuine work/life balance — a night float system is in place, call is intentionally light, and the case mix is deliberately focused on high-volume community surgery without cardiac, neurosurgical, or trauma cases. A $125,000 start-date bonus anchors a compensation package that is among the more competitive in the region.
Perks and Benefits
- $125,000 start-date bonus
- Lucrative comprehensive compensation package
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Free meals and free parking on campus
- Low-stress, team-oriented work environment with strong collegial culture
Practice Highlights
- 128-bed community hospital affiliated with the Hackensack Meridian Health System — one of New Jersey's largest and most respected health networks
- Anesthesia team of 8 physicians and 4 CRNAs providing collaborative, well-staffed coverage
- Night float system in place — no overnight call burden falling on individual attendings
- Low call schedule designed to support sustainable work/life balance
- Focused, manageable case mix: orthopedics, OB, urology, general surgery, vascular, endoscopy, and bariatrics
- No cardiac, no neurosurgical, and no trauma cases — a deliberate community-hospital scope
- Broad hospital service lines including oncology, cardiology, women's health, and colon screening
- Facility has served Bergen County for over 60 years — established referral base and stable patient volume
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full community-hospital case mix including OB, orthopedics, bariatrics, and vascular anesthesia
About the Community
Westwood sits in Bergen County — consistently ranked among New Jersey's most desirable places to live, with top-rated public schools, low crime, and a tight-knit suburban character that draws families and professionals alike. The area is a classic New York City bedroom community: Midtown Manhattan is accessible in under an hour by train or car, giving physicians the cultural and dining amenities of a world-class city without the cost or pace of urban living. Bergen County's combination of walkable town centers, excellent school districts, and proximity to the Hudson River and Palisades makes it a genuinely compelling place to put down roots.