JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey is recruiting a full-time Nocturnist Physician to join a well-established, high-volume hospitalist program at this 498-bed Hackensack Meridian Health flagship community hospital. The 7-on/7-off schedule, closed ICU model, and robust APC support create a sustainable, procedure-free night practice with genuine leadership runway at a nationally recognized institution.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employment with a large, established national physician group
- Leadership development pathway — local, regional, and national leadership opportunities within a network of 19,000 practicing clinicians across the US
- Professional liability insurance (details available upon inquiry)
- Benefits package typical of large employed-physician platforms (health, dental, vision, retirement — confirm specifics during interview)
Practice Highlights
- Nocturnist schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour overnight shifts — predictable, no variable call
- Average 10+ admissions per night — consistent, substantive clinical volume
- Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) support on shift
- Closed ICU model — intensivist-managed critical care; nocturnist is not responsible for ICU coverage
- No code response responsibilities
- No procedures required — pure medicine-focused admissions and overnight management
- 498-bed community hospital with a comprehensive service line: General and Specialized Surgery, Cardiac Care, Maternity, Pediatrics, Oncology, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke, and Emergency Medicine
- Part of Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey's top-ranked health system for quality — first system nationally to receive Magnet designation for nursing excellence and recipient of the John M. Eisenberg Award for Patient Safety and Quality
- JFK Medical Center has received recognition for excellence in maternity care, oncology, bariatric surgery, stroke care, emergency medicine, and cardiology — a broad, high-acuity referral base across multiple central New Jersey counties
- Established hospitalist group with institutional history dating to 1967 — strong infrastructure, stable team, and defined workflows
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing high-volume overnight admissions in a community hospital setting
- No procedural or ICU management requirements
About the Community
Edison, New Jersey sits in the heart of Middlesex County — one of the most diverse and economically vibrant counties in the state — with direct access to New York City via NJ Transit and the Garden State Parkway. The area offers highly rated public schools, a broad range of housing options at varying price points, and a rich mix of cultural dining, parks, and suburban amenities. For physicians relocating from outside the region, Edison provides the lifestyle flexibility of suburban New Jersey with the professional and cultural resources of the greater New York metropolitan area within easy reach.