JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey is recruiting a part-time Advanced Practice Clinician — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its emergency medicine team at a 498-bed, award-winning community hospital within the Hackensack Meridian Health system. JFK has built a regional reputation since 1967 as one of New Jersey's premier facilities, recognized for excellence across emergency medicine, cardiology, stroke care, oncology, maternity, and bariatric surgery. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced APP seeking a defined, no-overnight schedule inside a high-acuity, full-service academic-affiliated health system.
Perks and Benefits
- Part-time employment with a stable, nationally recognized emergency medicine group
- 12-hour shifts with no overnight coverage required
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free continuing medical education through an in-house CME institute
- Professional liability coverage through an established group practice
Practice Highlights
- Emergency department at a 498-bed community hospital serving multiple counties across central New Jersey
- 12-hour shift structure with no overnight rotations — predictable, defined scheduling
- Full-service acute care campus offering general and specialized surgery, cardiac care, maternity, pediatrics, oncology, bariatric surgery, stroke care, and cardiology
- Part of Hackensack Meridian Health, ranked among New Jersey's top-performing health systems for quality
- Hackensack Meridian Health is the first health system nationally to receive Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
- System recipient of the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Award for Patient Safety and Quality
- JFK Medical Center has received formal recognition for excellence in emergency medicine, maternity care, oncology, bariatric surgery, stroke care, and cardiology
- Regional referral catchment spanning several central New Jersey counties
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active New Jersey state licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a busy community emergency department
- Emergency medicine residency, fellowship, or equivalent clinical experience preferred
About the Community
Edison is a well-established township in Middlesex County, centrally located in New Jersey with easy access to both New York City and Philadelphia — making it one of the state's most convenient and livable communities for healthcare professionals. The area offers highly rated public schools, diverse dining and cultural amenities, and a broad range of housing options at price points well below those of the immediate New York metro. Central Jersey's dense suburban infrastructure, major highway access, and proximity to shore communities and state parks round out a lifestyle that appeals to clinicians at every career stage.