JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologist to join a 45-year-established, single-site anesthesia program at a 498-bed nonprofit academic medical center. The team operates across a genuinely diverse surgical service line — general, orthopedic, spine, OB, neuro, urology, robotics, and thoracic — supported by a cohesive group of 20 full-time physicians and 10 full-time CRNAs. A $125,000 start-date bonus anchors a competitive compensation package, and a deliberately low call schedule makes this one of the more lifestyle-friendly anesthesiology positions in the greater New York metro corridor.
Perks and Benefits
- $125,000 start-date bonus
- Lucrative base salary with additional bonus structure
- Relocation assistance provided
- CME reimbursement and dedicated CME support
- Malpractice coverage with tail insurance included
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
Practice Highlights
- Single-site practice — no multi-campus travel required
- 45+ years of continuous anesthesia program excellence at this facility
- Diverse case mix spanning general surgery, orthopedics, spine, obstetrics, neurosurgery, urology, robotic-assisted procedures, and thoracic surgery
- Team of 20 full-time anesthesiologists and 10 full-time CRNAs — a stable, well-staffed care team model
- Low call schedule designed to support sustainable work-life balance
- 498-bed nonprofit facility with two nationally recognized institutes on campus: the Neuroscience Institute (ranked #1 in New Jersey for stroke and complex neurological disorder treatment) and the Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (nationally recognized for rehabilitation medicine and traumatic brain injury recovery)
- Advanced diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy capabilities on site
- Participation in the Johns Hopkins cardiac catheterization research study, reflecting an active academic and research culture
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 a broad, high-acuity surgical case mix including neuroanesthesia, OB, spine, and robotic-assisted procedures
About the Community
Edison, NJ sits at the geographic center of the state's most connected corridor — with direct highway and public transit access to both New York City and Philadelphia, making it an ideal base for physicians who want proximity to major urban centers without the cost or pace of living in them. The township is consistently recognized for its top-rated public and private schools, culturally diverse dining and community life, and robust property tax relief programs including the Homestead Benefit Program. Extensive parks, trails, and year-round recreational amenities round out a community that offers genuine quality of life alongside one of the most respected hospital campuses in New Jersey.