Primary Care Physician - Inpatient Behavioral Health Setting

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 213,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Primary Care Physician to join Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, NJ. This 100% clinical, full-time role bridges behavioral and physical health, with duties across inpatient units and affiliated locations.

Experience in family or internal medicine is welcome; core responsibilities include care planning, consults, codes, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Minimum 40 hours weekly with participation in on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from a recognized medical school.
• Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• NJ medical license, CDS and DEA credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-tier primary care to patients in Carrier Clinic's inpatient units and associated sites.
• Develop care plans and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within a psychiatric/substance use treatment setting.
• Respond to medical consults and codes; collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, APCs, and other staff.
• Mentor APCs, residents, fellows, and medical students; participate in staff education.
• Engage in committees and quality improvement initiatives; support staffing and coverage decisions.

Skills

MD/DO degree

Board certified/eligible in Internal/​

Education

M.D./D.O. from accredited medical school

Job description

Overview

HMH is seeking to employ a Primary Care Physician to join the team at Carrier Clinic (CC) in Belle Mead, New Jersey. This is a unique and highly rewarding opportunity for a primary care physician to provide comprehensive medical care to patients in psychiatric and substance abuse disorder practice settings. Many of our patients suffer from long-term diseases or require management of acute medical conditions alongside their behavioral health treatments. You will play a vital role in bridging the gap between behavioral and physical health.

Overview

HMH is seeking to employ a Primary Care Physician to join the team at Carrier Clinic (CC) in Belle Mead, New Jersey. This is a unique and highly rewarding opportunity for a primary care physician to provide comprehensive medical care to patients in psychiatric and substance abuse disorder practice settings. Many of our patients suffer from long-term diseases or require management of acute medical conditions alongside their behavioral health treatments. You will play a vital role in bridging the gap between behavioral and physical health.

This is a 100% clinical, full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (separate from on-call and weekend rounds). Family medicine and internal medicine physicians are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide top-tier clinical primary care services at Carrier Clinic's inpatient units, the Blake Recovery Center (BRC), and other associated locations.
• Medical Management: Establish policies, procedures, and care plans for managing acute and non-acute medical diseases for patients receiving psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.
• Consults & Emergencies: Respond promptly to medical consults and medical codes within the facility.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a diverse team of CC providers and staff, including psychiatrists, social workers, advanced practice clinicians (APCs), registered nurses (RNs), and administrative staff.
• Mentorship & Supervision: Act as the collaborating physician for APCs. Teach and supervise psychiatric and/or IM residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Staff Education: Participate in staff development programs to educate and train hospital staff on disease management within your primary specialty.
• Leadership & Quality Improvement: Serve on committees and task forces, assist the VP/CMO with staffing and coverage, and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives (including the development of measurable performance criteria and review of care outcomes).

Scheduling & Reporting

• Hours: Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week.
• On-Call: Participation in the on-call/shift work schedule is required to ensure adequate clinical coverage.
• Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Vice President (VP) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Carrier Clinic, as well as the President of Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Primary Care, P.C. (or designee).

Highlights

• Join a collaborative network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Qualifications

• M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School
• Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• NJ Medical License, CDS, and DEA

Compensation

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $237,126.

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.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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