Rheumatologist...

Rheumatologist

Hackensack Meridian Health

Metropark Health and Wellness Center

Edison, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is seeking to employ a Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist at our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Edison, NJ. This facility is expected to open in 2026 at the Metropark train station - a major transportation hub in New Jersey. The health and wellness center at Metropark is the first time a comprehensive health network will be built at a major transportation hub.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or practicing Rheumatologist to become a member of the expanding HMH network. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills and strong communication skills with a commitment to outstanding patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology consultations and follow-up care for a diverse patient population.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of rheumatologic conditions, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, myositis, gout, and vasculitis.
• Develop and implement evidence-based, individualized treatment plans, including the prescription and management of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologic therapies.
• Perform in-office procedures such as joint aspirations and therapeutic injections. Proficiency with musculoskeletal ultrasound is highly desirable.
• Collaborate effectively with primary care physicians and other specialists to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in the education and training of medical students and residents, in line with the potential for a faculty appointment.
• Engage in peer review, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental meetings to contribute to the overall excellence of the service.

HIGHLIGHTS :

REQUIREMENTS :

COMPENSATION :

Starting Base Salary : $217,780

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to :

Specialization : Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data : Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience : Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership : Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications : Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.

Productivity : Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.

Skills : Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location : Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity : Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and / or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding : Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours / week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

HOW TO APPLY :

For Immediate Consideration Submit your CV to :

Allison Vogel, Senior Physician Recruiter

Allison.Vogel@hmhn.org

Call 908-418-8014

Compensation Information :

$217780.00 / Annually - $217780.00 / Annually