<p>Morristown Medical Center — a 762-bed Level I Trauma Center and flagship of the Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey — is recruiting a full-time, experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its high-volume, recently expanded Sameth Emergency Department. With 110,000 annual ED visits, 120 modernized treatment areas, an on-site pediatric ED within Goryeb Children's Hospital, and active EM residency and fellowship programs, this is a premier academic community practice environment for an APP who wants genuine clinical depth and institutional prestige. The department completed a nearly $27 million expansion and modernization in 2025, and the hospital has been named among America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek for eight consecutive years.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employment with a structured 120-hour-per-month schedule commitment</li> <li>Practice at one of the nation's top-ranked hospitals — Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals 2026 and Newsweek World's Best Hospitals for eight consecutive years</li> <li>Collaborative APP and scribe coverage model that supports clinical efficiency and reduces documentation burden</li> <li>Access to a robust academic environment with EM residency training and fellowship programs in pediatric EM, ultrasound, and EMS</li> <li>Affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University / Sidney Kimmel Medical College regional campus, supporting teaching and professional development opportunities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Annual ED volume of 110,000 visits, encompassing adult and pediatric populations</li> <li>120 modernized treatment areas following the 2025 $27 million expansion of the Sameth Emergency Department — new patient rooms, low-acuity bays, and dedicated triage spaces added to improve patient flow and privacy</li> <li>Designated Level I Trauma Center serving as the primary high-acuity referral hub for northern New Jersey and the broader tri-state region</li> <li>Goryeb Children's Hospital with a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department on campus</li> <li>Specialized treatment areas include Fast Track (low-acuity), behavioral health, geriatric services, and a Certified Autism Center (IBCCES-certified)</li> <li>Epic EMR throughout the department</li> <li>Emergency Medicine residency program plus fellowships in pediatric EM, emergency ultrasound, and EMS</li> <li>Hospital-based EMS control with specialty transport transfer capabilities and an on-site helicopter program</li> <li>APP and scribe coverage integrated into daily operations</li> <li>Comprehensive hospital service lines including advanced cardiac, cancer, orthopedic, maternity, and emergency care, supported by an extensive outpatient network</li> <li>Flagship hospital of Atlantic Health System; medical school affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College regional campus</li> <li>Consecutive "A" safety grades from The Leapfrog Group; 2025 Practice Greenhealth System for Change Award recipient</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with active or eligible New Jersey licensure</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated, current Emergency Medicine clinical experience — required</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of ED acuity, including adult, pediatric, trauma, and behavioral health presentations</li> <li>Experience functioning within a high-volume, academic-affiliated emergency department preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Morristown is a walkable, pedestrian-friendly suburban enclave in historic Morris County, New Jersey — consistently regarded as one of the state's most livable communities. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown with award-winning restaurants, performing arts venues, boutique shopping, parks, museums, and a classic town green that anchors community life from morning exercise classes through late-evening dining. The town is 40 minutes from New York City by car or direct train, offering easy access to world-class culture and airports while maintaining a distinctly suburban quality of life with strong public and private school options.</p>