Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, New Jersey is recruiting a full-time, W-2 hospitalist to join an established inpatient medicine program at a 197-bed, not-for-profit academic community hospital situated on the Hudson River waterfront — directly across from Manhattan. The position offers a structured 7-on/7-off schedule, a manageable daily census, and a genuine teaching role supervising internal medicine residents, all within one of the most recognized hospital networks in New Jersey and one of the most accessible metro-area locations in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employment with a comprehensive benefits program
- Health, dental, and vision coverage included in the benefits package
- Predictable 7-on/7-off schedule supporting work-life balance
- Part of a large, established physician services organization with national infrastructure and career resources
Practice Highlights
- Average group daily census of 30 patients across the hospitalist service
- Average daily admissions of 8–12 per physician
- Hospitalists supervise and round with internal medicine residents — a meaningful teaching role in a community academic environment
- Hospitalists respond to Rapid Response Team (RRT) activations and Code events
- 7-on/7-off schedule providing extended time off between blocks
- Epic EMR platform used throughout the system
- 197-bed not-for-profit medical center serving a population of more than 450,000 across Hudson and Southern Bergen counties
- One of 18 hospitals within the Hackensack Meridian Health Network — New Jersey's largest health system
- Active facility revitalization underway: renovated lobby, new multi-specialty suite, new urology office, and a state-of-the-art Emergency Department currently in planning
- Fellowship-trained surgeons recently recruited in minimally invasive surgery and multiple subspecialties, expanding the clinical referral base for inpatient medicine
- Joint Commission–accredited with Gold Seal of Approval for Stroke and Sepsis Disease Specific Certifications
- 2024 Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Grade — the only hospital in Hudson County to earn three consecutive A ratings
- AHA/ASA 2023 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- New Jersey Department of Health perfect 100 score for heart attack patient treatment
- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Five-year accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for the on-site Sleep-Wake Center
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Hospital Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with RRT and code response in an acute inpatient setting
- Interest in or experience with resident supervision and clinical teaching preferred
About the Community
North Bergen occupies the Hudson Palisades in northern Hudson County — dramatic cliffs overlooking the Hudson River with direct sightlines to the Manhattan skyline, the Borough of Yonkers, and river traffic below. The community is five miles from New York City, six miles from Jersey City's thriving arts, music, and dining scene, and ten miles from Newark, placing physicians within easy reach of world-class urban amenities while living in a quieter, lower-cost residential setting. River View Park offers waterfront green space, brick walkways, and dog parks steps from the hospital, and nearby Jersey City's Liberty Science Center, Hamilton Park theater, and the iconic Colgate Clock round out a culturally rich, highly livable metro-area lifestyle.