This is a full-time Emergency Medicine physician role based out of Woodbury, New Jersey, operating as part of a dedicated special operations team credentialed across multiple emergency medicine practice settings within the state. The position is designed for an adaptable, high-performing EM physician who wants the variety and compensation of locum tenens work — without the instability — backed by an organization that both insures and holds operational responsibility for every site where you practice. Elite guaranteed hourly compensation, a generous sign-on bonus, and structured time off make this one of the stronger alternatives to traditional locum coverage in the region.
Perks and Benefits
- Elite guaranteed hourly compensation — not RVU-dependent, not shift-variable
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Blocked time off structure designed to support enhanced work/life balance
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Membership in a leading Patient Safety Organization
- Free CME through an internal education institute, plus access to a full library of clinical resources
- WellBeing Resources concierge program — includes the Grokker App covering fitness, nutrition, mental health, sleep, and financial wellbeing; access extended to two family members or friends
- Convenient travel booking and full expense reimbursement
- Superb licensing and credentialing support across all practice sites
Practice Highlights
- Credentialed and deployed across a variety of emergency medicine practice settings within New Jersey — community EDs, regional hospitals, and potentially higher-acuity facilities depending on assignment
- Special operations team model: consistent work with a single organization rather than fragmented locum assignments across multiple vendors
- Enriched clinical experience through exposure to diverse patient populations, acuity levels, and department configurations
- Organization retains operational responsibility for all sites — meaning administrative, staffing, and safety infrastructure is unified and familiar across assignments
- Adaptive scheduling with blocked time off built into the model — not ad hoc coverage gaps
- Strong team-based culture; role requires collaborative communication and a team-player approach across varied site environments
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Demonstrated adaptability to varied clinical environments and patient volumes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfort functioning as part of a distributed, multi-site team
- Willingness and ability to travel to multiple practice sites within the state
About the Community
Woodbury is a small city in Gloucester County in southern New Jersey, situated approximately 15 miles south of Philadelphia — giving physicians easy access to a major metropolitan area for dining, culture, professional sports, and major airports while enjoying a lower cost of living and a quieter residential pace. The broader South Jersey region offers strong public and private school options, proximity to the Jersey Shore, and quick access to the Delaware Valley's extensive healthcare and academic ecosystem. For physicians who want urban proximity without urban density, this corridor delivers a compelling quality of life.