Palliative Care Physician - Central Region

About the role

Palliative Care Physician

ShiftDay

Full Time with Benefits

Overview

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated, board-certified/eligible Palliative Medicine Physician to join our successful and expanding program in the southern New Jersey region. This is a 100% clinical role focused on providing exceptional, patient-centered care in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Highlights of the Opportunity

• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a dedicated team of physicians, NPs, social workers, and chaplains in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Academic Engagement: Significant teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and nursing students.
• Faculty Appointment: Potential for a faculty appointment with the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
• Program Leadership: Opportunity for leadership and support in the development of a future HPM fellowship.
• Work-Life Balance: A shared call schedule to support a balanced professional life.
• Meaningful Impact: Actively identify opportunities to improve the patient and family care experience and help shape clinical protocols across the system.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Medicine with fellowship training OR 2+ years of experience in the HPM field.
• A team-oriented physician with the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations and provide personalized patient and family support.
• Must hold or be eligible for a current NJ Medical License, DEA, and CDS.

How to Apply

Contact:

Nancy Massa
Physician Recruiter
Email: nancy.massa@hmhn.org
Phone: 732.890.9339

Compensation

The minimum base salary for this position is $233,371.00 Annually.

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH)

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility.

Awards

• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
• US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
• US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
• US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll
• Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 - 7 HMH Institutions Named Among Becker’s Top 100
• Newsweek 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
• Newsweek 2025 - Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59