Hackensack University Medical Center — the #1 ranked hospital in New Jersey and a 900-bed academic medical center — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join an established, collegial team in Hackensack, NJ. The position covers the full breadth of pediatric anesthesia (cardiac and transplant cases excluded) within a flagship Northern NJ institution that serves as the primary healthcare hub for the greater NYC metropolitan area. A $150,000 start-date bonus, home call with post-call days off, and eight weeks of PTO make this one of the more competitive pediatric anesthesia packages in the region.
Perks and Benefits
- $150,000 start-date bonus
- Lucrative base salary with additional bonus structure
- Eight weeks of paid time off annually
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional liability (malpractice) coverage with tail included
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- CME reimbursement and dedicated CME support
- Leadership track within a professional, collegial practice structure
Practice Highlights
- Full-scope pediatric anesthesia case mix — all subspecialties covered with the exception of pediatric cardiac surgery and transplant
- Strong, dedicated pediatric anesthesia team providing collegial day-to-day support
- Pediatric call taken from home, with a guaranteed post-call day off following each call shift
- 900-bed nonprofit academic medical center — the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in New Jersey
- Ranked #1 hospital in New Jersey, with a history of medical innovation dating to 1888
- Regional referral hub serving Northern New Jersey and the greater New York City metropolitan area
- Leadership and professional development opportunities available within the practice
- State-of-the-art facility with resources consistent with a top-ranked academic medical center
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology with subspecialty training in Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with high-acuity, diverse pediatric surgical volume across multiple subspecialties
About the Community
Hackensack sits just minutes from Midtown Manhattan, offering a reverse-commute lifestyle that gives physicians access to world-class urban amenities without the cost or pace of living in New York City proper. The city features well-regarded public schools, proximity to top universities, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, high-end shopping and diverse dining, and riverfront parks and trails for outdoor recreation. New Jersey's property tax relief programs and homestead rebate options add meaningful financial upside for those purchasing a home, and major highways and public transit make the entire tri-state region easily accessible.