Southern Ocean Medical Center — a 176-bed acute care hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health system member in Manahawkin, NJ — is recruiting a full-time Hospitalist physician for a dedicated admissions swing-shift role. The position offers true no-call, no-procedure practice backed by in-house intensivists seven days a week, a closed ICU, and a long-standing ED partnership that has driven seamless care coordination since 1995. For a hospitalist who wants focused admissions work, a predictable 7-on/7-off block schedule, and the resources of a nationally recognized health system, this is a compelling opportunity on the Jersey Shore.
Perks and Benefits
- Generous flat hourly rate with a comprehensive compensation package
- Signing bonus provided at hire
- Full-time employment with medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- CME allowance included in benefits package
- No call required — zero after-hours obligation outside scheduled shifts
Practice Highlights
- Admissions-focused swing-shift role — dedicated admitter function within a structured hospitalist team that includes rounders, admitters, and nocturnists
- 12-hour physician shifts on a 7-on/7-off block schedule — predictable, balanced time off built in
- No procedures required — purely clinical admissions and management work
- Closed ICU with in-house intensivists present seven days per week — ICU transfers handled without hospitalist burden
- APP support overnight (7 p.m.–7 a.m.) providing additional clinical coverage and reducing physician workload
- ED–Hospital Medicine–ICU partnership in place since 1995, creating deeply integrated, high-functioning interdisciplinary care
- Epic EMR across the enterprise
- 176-bed acute care facility offering emergency medicine, advanced cardiovascular care, surgical specialties, orthopedics, oncology, maternity and women's health, bariatrics, rehabilitation, and wound care
- Robotic-assisted surgery and leading-edge technology investment ongoing through the Hackensack Meridian Health system
- Serving the rapidly growing Ocean County community along the Jersey Shore regional referral catchment
Awards and Recognition
- Ranked U.S. News & World Report 2024–25 "High Performing" in COPD
- Second Magnet® designation — the nation's highest honor for nursing excellence in quality and patient safety
- Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® with disease-specific certifications in stroke and sepsis
- ACS-MBSA QIP Comprehensive Center designation — most comprehensive quality bariatric surgery program in the region
- 2023 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus award for Heart Failure
- 2023 AHA Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation facility and recipient of the AORN Go Clear Award
Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine (ABFM)
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Experience in an inpatient hospitalist setting preferred; admissions-focused experience a plus
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of acute care admissions volume in a community hospital environment
About the Community
Manahawkin sits at the gateway to Long Beach Island and the broader Jersey Shore — a coastal community that pairs small-town livability with immediate access to miles of sandy beaches, boating, fishing, and water sports. Families benefit from well-regarded schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of local dining and shopping, while the location places Atlantic City within an hour, Trenton within 45 minutes, and both New York City and Philadelphia within comfortable driving distance. For clinicians seeking a high-quality coastal lifestyle without sacrificing proximity to major metropolitan centers, Manahawkin delivers on both counts.