This Emergency Medicine travel physician role — based out of the Woodbury, NJ region — is a full-time, regionally deployed "special operations" position credentialed across multiple emergency department sites. Rather than traditional locum tenens, this is a structured, organizationally supported role with consistent scheduling, paid travel logistics, and the clinical backing of a national emergency medicine network. The single strongest differentiator: you get locum-comparable pay with the stability, liability coverage, and operational infrastructure of a permanent employer.
Perks and Benefits
- Generous sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
- Compensation structured to be comparable to locum tenens rates, with the consistency of an employed model
- Blocked time off with enhanced work/life balance built into the scheduling model
- Paid travel and accommodations with streamlined booking support; personal-use rewards including free hotel stays, airline miles, and car rentals accumulate through work travel
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Free CME through the TeamHealth Institute, plus access to leadership development programming
- Well-being concierge program including the Grokker App (fitness, nutrition, mental health, sleep, and financial wellness) — coverage extended to two family members or friends
- Superb licensing and credentialing support across all assigned sites
- Membership in a leading national Patient Safety Organization
Practice Highlights
- Regionally deployed across multiple emergency medicine client sites within a defined geographic area centered on Woodbury, NJ
- Functions as a clinical "top gun" — the go-to resource for client sites requiring high-caliber, adaptive coverage
- Exposure to a variety of emergency department settings and patient populations, broadening clinical experience beyond a single-site practice
- Operationally supported by the same organization that holds liability responsibility for each site — not a third-party staffing arrangement
- Access to a national network of emergency medicine specialists for clinical consultation and peer support
- Flexibility and travel are core to the role; candidates who thrive in dynamic, multi-site environments will find this model well-suited to their practice style
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain; multi-state licensure support provided
- Strong adaptability and communication skills — essential for seamless integration across varied clinical teams and site cultures
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the assigned regional footprint
About the Community
Woodbury is a small city in Gloucester County, situated in southern New Jersey approximately 15 miles south of Philadelphia — giving physicians immediate access to a major metropolitan area while enjoying a lower cost of living and a quieter residential pace. The Delaware River waterfront, proximity to the Jersey Shore, and easy access to Philadelphia's cultural, dining, and sports scene make the region a compelling base for clinicians who want urban amenities without urban density. Given the travel nature of this role, Woodbury also serves as a convenient hub within the broader Mid-Atlantic corridor.