JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — NP or PA — to join its established emergency medicine team at a 498-bed community hospital that is part of the Hackensack Meridian Health system, ranked among New Jersey's top-performing health systems for quality. JFK has earned regional recognition for excellence in emergency medicine, maternity care, oncology, stroke care, cardiology, and bariatric surgery, making this a high-acuity, full-service environment with strong subspecialty backup. The pediatric EM focus, combined with robust mentorship infrastructure and affiliation with one of the largest clinician practice groups in the country, makes this an exceptional opportunity for an APP looking to grow within a nationally recognized academic-community hybrid setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Free CME and professional development resources through an affiliated national clinician institute
- Structured mentorship program with experienced emergency medicine clinicians
- Affiliation with one of the largest and most established clinician practice organizations in the United States
Practice Highlights
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine APP role embedded within the emergency department of a 498-bed acute care community hospital
- Full-service emergency medicine program recognized for excellence at the regional and national level
- Part of Hackensack Meridian Health — the first health system in New Jersey to receive Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Hackensack Meridian Health is one of a select few health systems nationally to receive the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Award for Patient Safety and Quality
- Broad subspecialty support on campus including cardiac care, general and specialized surgery, maternity, oncology, stroke, and bariatric surgery services
- Regional referral catchment serving multiple counties across central New Jersey
- Established since 1967 — a facility with deep community roots and a proven track record of award-winning clinical outcomes
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with training and clinical focus in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine
- Active New Jersey NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of pediatric emergency presentations across a high-volume community hospital setting
- Commitment to collaborative, team-based practice within a structured emergency medicine group
About the Community
Edison, New Jersey sits in the heart of Middlesex County — one of central New Jersey's most accessible and well-resourced communities, located roughly 35 miles southwest of New York City and 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia. The area offers a diverse, highly educated population, strong public school systems, abundant dining and cultural amenities, and straightforward access to major transit corridors including NJ Transit rail lines. Clinicians who want proximity to two major metropolitan areas while living in a lower-density, family-friendly suburban environment will find Edison a compelling home base.