Hospitalist Physician

St. Michael’s Medical Center – Newark, New Jersey
Prime Healthcare

Position Overview

St. Michael’s Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hospitalist Physician to join our growing inpatient medicine team in Newark, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a community-focused teaching hospital that provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to a diverse population while working alongside experienced physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Position Highlights

• Full-time employed position with Prime Healthcare.
• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives.
• Flexible scheduling with block shifts (typically 7-on/7-off or equivalent).
• Dedicated nocturnist support and advanced practice provider collaboration.
• Collegial physician team with strong administrative support.
• Opportunity to participate in resident and medical student education.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and paid time off.
• Eligibility for relocation assistance and sign-on bonus (where applicable).

About St. Michael’s Medical Center

St. Michael’s Medical Center is a respected teaching hospital located in Newark, New Jersey, and is part of Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading hospital systems. The medical center offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare while supporting physician growth, education, and clinical excellence.

Why Prime Healthcare?

Prime Healthcare is recognized nationally for clinical excellence and quality outcomes. Physicians benefit from a collaborative culture, strong operational support, modern clinical resources, and opportunities for professional advancement throughout one of the largest physician-led health systems in the United States.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care for hospitalized adult patients.
• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, case management, pharmacy, and ancillary services to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and quality improvement initiatives.
• Accurately document patient encounters using the electronic medical record.
• Ensure efficient patient throughput while maintaining high-quality clinical outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, consultants, and referring physicians.
• Participate in departmental meetings, peer review activities, and hospital committees as appropriate.

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Eligible for an unrestricted New Jersey medical license.
• DEA certification required prior to employment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and teamwork.
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.

St. Michael's Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $250,000to $300,000 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.