Gastroenterologist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 356,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is expanding its Division of Gastroenterology in Central New Jersey, seeking Board-Certified Gastroenterologists to join a growing academic program. The role emphasizes high-quality clinical care, endoscopy, and teaching responsibilities for students and residents.

Candidates should have an MD/DO, fellowship in gastroenterology, NJ license or ability to obtain, and DEA/CDS credentials. Base salary information and total rewards are discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School.
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology completed.
• Board Certified in Gastroenterology.
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a New Jersey Medical License.
• Valid DEA and CDS.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care and perform comprehensive gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures.
• Play a vital role in medical education by teaching medical students and Internal Medicine residents.
• Participate in a collaborative, equitable on-call schedule (including shared weekend and holiday coverage).
• Actively serve on Hospital and/or Department Quality, Process Improvement, or Medical Staff Committees, as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medicine.
• Engage in educational and programmatic initiatives in coordination with the Residency Program Director, Department Chair, or the Dean of the School of Medicine.
• Champion and participate in ongoing Quality Improvement (QI) activities to elevate patient care.

Skills

Clinical gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Teaching

Quality improvement

Education

MD/DO degree

Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Tools

DEA License

CDS License

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is undergoing an ambitious expansion and restructuring of our Division of Gastroenterology in Central New Jersey. Under the visionary leadership of our new Regional Chair of the Department of Medicine, Professor Adeel Butt-an internationally renowned clinician, educator, and scholar-we are seeking experienced, Board-Certified Gastroenterologists to join our rapidly growing program.

This is a unique opportunity for candidates with proven clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for academics to help shape the future of gastroenterology care in the region. Multiple positions are currently available for outstanding candidates.

Clinical & Academic Highlights

Provide high-quality clinical care and perform comprehensive gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures.

Play a vital role in medical education by teaching medical students and Internal Medicine residents.

Participate in a collaborative, equitable on-call schedule (including shared weekend and holiday coverage).

Actively serve on Hospital and/or Department Quality, Process Improvement, or Medical Staff Committees, as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medicine.

Engage in educational and programmatic initiatives in coordination with the Residency Program Director, Department Chair, or the Dean of the School of Medicine.

Champion and participate in ongoing Quality Improvement (QI) activities to elevate patient care.

Opportunity Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School.

Successful completion of a Fellowship in Gastroenterology.

Board Certified in Gastroenterology.

Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a New Jersey Medical License.

Valid DEA and CDS.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $395,755. 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.

• health
• dental
• vision
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement benefits

The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.