<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Compensation details available upon inquiry — role is with an established, large-scale emergency medicine group</li> <li>Prior APP clinical experience required; experienced candidates are prioritized for outreach</li> <li>Practice supported by medical scribes, reducing documentation burden</li> <li>Access to Atlantic Health System's broader network resources, quality programs, and professional development infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>24,000 annual patient visits across a 15-bed emergency department</li> <li>Dedicated room for cardiac and stroke patients, reflecting the department's high-acuity focus</li> <li>Joint Commission Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center — one of the department's defining clinical strengths</li> <li>EPIC EMR with PACS imaging integration for streamlined diagnostics and documentation</li> <li>Medical scribes on-site to support provider efficiency and reduce charting time</li> <li>ACR-accredited imaging services including CT, mammography, nuclear medicine, PET, and ultrasound</li> <li>Healthgrades five-star ratings for treatment of heart attack, heart failure, sepsis, and stroke</li> <li>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</li> <li>Accredited Sleep Disorders Center (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) on campus</li> <li>Part of Atlantic Health System — a regionally prominent health network serving Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, and Sussex counties in northwest New Jersey</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in New Jersey, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Prior clinical experience as an APP is required — candidates without APP-level experience will not be considered</li> <li>Comfort with the full acuity range of a community emergency department, including cardiac and stroke presentations</li> <li>Familiarity with EPIC EMR preferred; experience with PACS-integrated workflows a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>