Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, New Jersey is recruiting a part-time nocturnist to join its hospital medicine program — a 197-bed, not-for-profit academic community hospital sitting on the Hudson River waterfront, five miles from Midtown Manhattan. The group operates on a true 7-on/7-off schedule with a manageable nightly census and direct involvement in resident education, making this an ideal position for a physician who wants clinical substance, teaching exposure, and genuine work-life balance within reach of one of the world's great cities.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employment status with a comprehensive benefits program
- Part-time engagement with a structured 7-on/7-off schedule — predictable, block-style time off
- Access to the full Hackensack Meridian Health Network (one of 18 hospitals) for professional resources and collegial support
- Teaching environment with Internal Medicine residents — academic credit without a full academic appointment
Practice Highlights
- Part-time nocturnist role at a 197-bed not-for-profit medical center on the Hudson River waterfront
- Average group daily census of 30 patients across the hospitalist service
- Average nightly admissions of 5–6 patients
- 7-on/7-off block schedule — consistent, predictable rotation
- Hospitalists round on and supervise Internal Medicine residents, providing meaningful teaching engagement
- Hospitalists respond to Rapid Response Team (RRT) activations and Code events
- Epic EMR platform
- Hospital serves a population of more than 450,000 across Hudson and Southern Bergen counties
- Fellowship-trained surgeons on staff specializing in minimally invasive surgery; new multi-specialty suite and urology office recently added
- New state-of-the-art Emergency Department currently in planning and construction
- Recently renovated interior spaces including main lobby and clinical areas, reflecting active capital investment in the facility
- Joint Commission accredited with Gold Seal of Approval for Stroke and Sepsis Disease Specific Certifications
Hospital Recognition
- 2024 "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group — the only hospital in Hudson County to earn three consecutive "A" grades
- American Heart Association / American Stroke Association: 2023 Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services: perfect 100 score for treatment of heart attack patients
- 2023 Greenhealth Emerald Award for environmental sustainability
- American Association of Respiratory Care Quality Respiratory Care Recognition for both Palisades Medical Center and The Harborage
- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program: National Certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Sleep-Wake Center: five-year accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Multiple Community Recognition Awards from regional civic and cultural organizations
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
- Comfort with nocturnist-level acuity: admissions, RRT response, and code management
- Experience with or willingness to supervise Internal Medicine residents in a teaching hospital environment
About the Community
North Bergen occupies the Hudson Palisades in northern Hudson County — dramatic cliffs overlooking the Hudson River with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, the Borough of Yonkers, and river traffic below. River View Park offers waterfront walking, dog parks, and iconic New York skyline vistas just minutes from the hospital. Jersey City, six miles south, delivers a vibrant arts, music, film, and dining scene along with landmarks like Liberty Science Center and Hamilton Park; Newark is ten miles away; and Midtown Manhattan is a five-mile commute across the river — making this one of the rare positions where a physician can enjoy suburban livability, low New Jersey cost of living relative to New York City, and full access to the cultural and professional resources of the metro area.