This emergency medicine APP opportunity places a skilled NP or PA at the center of a 15-bed emergency department inside a 111-bed community hospital in Hackettstown, New Jersey — part of the nationally recognized Atlantic Health System. The department sees 24,000 patients annually and holds Joint Commission Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center, giving APPs meaningful exposure to high-acuity cardiac and stroke cases alongside the full community-ED spectrum. Scribes, EPIC EMR, and PACS support a streamlined clinical workflow so providers can focus on patient care.
Perks and Benefits
- Compensation details available upon inquiry — role is with an established, large-scale emergency medicine group
- Prior APP clinical experience required; experienced candidates are prioritized for outreach
- Practice supported by medical scribes, reducing documentation burden
- Access to Atlantic Health System's broader network resources, quality programs, and professional development infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- 24,000 annual patient visits across a 15-bed emergency department
- Dedicated room for cardiac and stroke patients, reflecting the department's high-acuity focus
- Joint Commission Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center — one of the department's defining clinical strengths
- EPIC EMR with PACS imaging integration for streamlined diagnostics and documentation
- Medical scribes on-site to support provider efficiency and reduce charting time
- ACR-accredited imaging services including CT, mammography, nuclear medicine, PET, and ultrasound
- Healthgrades five-star ratings for treatment of heart attack, heart failure, sepsis, and stroke
- American Heart Association / American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Elite Plus and Target: Diabetes Honor Roll designations
- Accredited Sleep Disorders Center (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) on campus
- Part of Atlantic Health System — a regionally prominent health network serving Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, and Sussex counties in northwest New Jersey
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in New Jersey, or eligibility to obtain
- Prior clinical experience as an APP is required — candidates without APP-level experience will not be considered
- Comfort with the full acuity range of a community emergency department, including cardiac and stroke presentations
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR preferred; experience with PACS-integrated workflows a plus
About the Community
Hackettstown sits in the heart of northwest New Jersey, offering a small-town quality of life with genuine metropolitan reach — New York City is roughly one hour away via Route 80 and I-78, and the Pocono Mountains are just 20 minutes out, providing year-round skiing, golf, and outdoor recreation. The area is rich with state parks, wineries, the Lakota Wolf Preserve, and a vibrant downtown Business Improvement District featuring international dining, boutique retail, and community events. For clinicians seeking an affordable, outdoor-oriented lifestyle without sacrificing proximity to a major city, Hackettstown delivers on both counts.