Medical Doctor Jobs in New Jersey
Medical Doctor jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the Northeast, with strong demand concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and specialty outpatient practices from entry-level residents through attending physicians and senior clinicians. The heaviest hiring is in Newark, New Brunswick, and Camden, where employers like RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Cooper University Health Care maintain large physician workforces. Internal medicine, primary care, and emergency medicine consistently see the most openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Help People Transform Their Health—Not Just Their Weight
Every patient who walks through our doors has already taken one of the hardest steps—they've asked for help.
At Medi-Weightloss Princeton, we believe lasting transformation happens through compassionate care, evidence-based medicine, personalized wellness, education, accountability, and encouragement. We don't simply help patients lose weight—we help them improve their health, regain confidence, and build sustainable habits for life.
We’re looking for an exceptional Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who wants to build something meaningful from the ground up. This is an opportunity to join a new clinic where you'll serve as the lead provider, mentor a talented clinical team, and help shape an outstanding patient experience from day one.
If you're passionate about nutrition, preventive medicine, lifestyle change, and developing meaningful relationships with patients, we'd love to meet you.
Position Overview
As the lead medical provider, you'll combine clinical excellence with education, encouragement, and accountability to help patients achieve lasting results.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and physical examinations.
- Review medical histories, laboratory results, ECGs, and diagnostic testing.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based medical weight management.
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with supervising physician protocols and state regulations.
- Provide ongoing nutritional counseling, lifestyle coaching, and preventive medicine education.
- Educate patients on supplements, wellness products, hormone optimization therapies, and IV nutrient therapy.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR.
- Coordinate referrals when clinically appropriate.
- Conduct follow-up communication to encourage patient success and address concerns.
- Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients through active listening, education, encouragement, and individualized care.
Clinical Leadership
- Serve as the lead provider and clinical resource for the team.
- Mentor Medical Assistants and other clinical staff.
- Provide clinical oversight of patient care and quality initiatives.
- Review clinical reports, KPIs, and patient outcome metrics.
- Participate in ongoing staff education and training.
- Help improve workflows, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
- Support implementation of new clinical services, including hormone optimization and IV nutrient therapy.
- Collaborate closely with clinic leadership to help grow the practice while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
- Current New Jersey DEA registration (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Current CAQH profile (Preferred)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong clinical judgment and professionalism
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient care
Experience We Value
Preferred experience or interest in:
- Medical weight management
- Lifestyle medicine
- Nutrition counseling
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- IV nutrient therapy
- Preventive medicine
- Patient education and motivational interviewing
Training is available for team members interested in expanding their skills in hormone optimization, IV therapy support, and other wellness services.
This Role Is FOR you if you are someone who:
- Believes obesity is a chronic disease deserving compassionate medical care.
- Loves coaching patients just as much as treating them.
- Celebrates patient victories—both big and small.
- Wants to develop long-term relationships with patients.
- Enjoys being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.
- Wants to help build a special culture from the ground up.
This Role is NOT for you if:
- You enjoy treating conditions but not coaching lifestyle change.
- You're uncomfortable discussing nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification.
- You're looking for a role focused solely on prescribing medications rather than educating, motivating, and inspiring patients.
Compensation
- Competitive salary (Commensurate with Experience)
- Professional development reimbursement
- Employee discounts on supplements, products, and treatments
Position Details
- Part-Time (24–30 hours/week) or per diem (6-12 hours/week)
- In-person position
- Saturday morning availability required
- Anticipated start date: Approximately 2–3 weeks prior to our planned September/October 2026 clinic opening
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Make a lasting impact on patients' lives through personalized, physician-supervised care.
- Join a collaborative, positive, high-energy team that values excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement.
- Help build a new clinic and influence its culture from the beginning.
- Grow with a practice that values leadership, innovation, and professional development.
We believe exceptional patient care begins with investing in exceptional people. As a new practice, we're committed to creating an environment where our providers are supported, challenged, and empowered to continue learning while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.
Help People Transform Their Health—Not Just Their Weight
Every patient who walks through our doors has already taken one of the hardest steps—they've asked for help.
At Medi-Weightloss Princeton, we believe lasting transformation happens through compassionate care, evidence-based medicine, personalized wellness, education, accountability, and encouragement. We don't simply help patients lose weight—we help them improve their health, regain confidence, and build sustainable habits for life.
We’re looking for an exceptional Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who wants to build something meaningful from the ground up. This is an opportunity to join a new clinic where you'll serve as the lead provider, mentor a talented clinical team, and help shape an outstanding patient experience from day one.
If you're passionate about nutrition, preventive medicine, lifestyle change, and developing meaningful relationships with patients, we'd love to meet you.
Position Overview
As the lead medical provider, you'll combine clinical excellence with education, encouragement, and accountability to help patients achieve lasting results.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and physical examinations.
- Review medical histories, laboratory results, ECGs, and diagnostic testing.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based medical weight management.
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with supervising physician protocols and state regulations.
- Provide ongoing nutritional counseling, lifestyle coaching, and preventive medicine education.
- Educate patients on supplements, wellness products, hormone optimization therapies, and IV nutrient therapy.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR.
- Coordinate referrals when clinically appropriate.
- Conduct follow-up communication to encourage patient success and address concerns.
- Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients through active listening, education, encouragement, and individualized care.
Clinical Leadership
- Serve as the lead provider and clinical resource for the team.
- Mentor Medical Assistants and other clinical staff.
- Provide clinical oversight of patient care and quality initiatives.
- Review clinical reports, KPIs, and patient outcome metrics.
- Participate in ongoing staff education and training.
- Help improve workflows, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
- Support implementation of new clinical services, including hormone optimization and IV nutrient therapy.
- Collaborate closely with clinic leadership to help grow the practice while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
- Current New Jersey DEA registration (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Current CAQH profile (Preferred)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong clinical judgment and professionalism
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient care
Experience We Value
Preferred experience or interest in:
- Medical weight management
- Lifestyle medicine
- Nutrition counseling
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- IV nutrient therapy
- Preventive medicine
- Patient education and motivational interviewing
Training is available for team members interested in expanding their skills in hormone optimization, IV therapy support, and other wellness services.
This Role Is FOR you if you are someone who:
- Believes obesity is a chronic disease deserving compassionate medical care.
- Loves coaching patients just as much as treating them.
- Celebrates patient victories—both big and small.
- Wants to develop long-term relationships with patients.
- Enjoys being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.
- Wants to help build a special culture from the ground up.
This Role is NOT for you if:
- You enjoy treating conditions but not coaching lifestyle change.
- You're uncomfortable discussing nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification.
- You're looking for a role focused solely on prescribing medications rather than educating, motivating, and inspiring patients.
Compensation
- Competitive salary (Commensurate with Experience)
- Professional development reimbursement
- Employee discounts on supplements, products, and treatments
Position Details
- Part-Time (24–30 hours/week) or per diem (6-12 hours/week)
- In-person position
- Saturday morning availability required
- Anticipated start date: Approximately 2–3 weeks prior to our planned September/October 2026 clinic opening
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Make a lasting impact on patients' lives through personalized, physician-supervised care.
- Join a collaborative, positive, high-energy team that values excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement.
- Help build a new clinic and influence its culture from the beginning.
- Grow with a practice that values leadership, innovation, and professional development.
We believe exceptional patient care begins with investing in exceptional people. As a new practice, we're committed to creating an environment where our providers are supported, challenged, and empowered to continue learning while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.
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Medical Doctor Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hackensack Meridian Health28
- TeamHealth17
- Alliance Orthopedics12
- Carbon Health4
- Ennoble Care3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical doctor jobs across New Jersey.
- Active medical license issued or recognized by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required
- Completion of an accredited residency program in the relevant specialty
- Board certification or board eligibility in the applicable specialty
- Current DEA registration and New Jersey CDS certificate for prescribing physicians
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
Medical Doctor Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical doctor in New Jersey?
To practice as a medical doctor in New Jersey, you must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and obtain a license through the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners, which requires passing the USMLE or COMLEX series. After completing residency training in your specialty, you apply directly to the Board, submit verification of training, and clear a background check before seeing patients independently.
Which companies hire medical doctors in New Jersey?
Employers hiring medical doctors in New Jersey right now include Hackensack Meridian Health, TeamHealth, and Alliance Orthopedics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense network of academic medical centers and integrated health systems means physician openings are distributed across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty settings throughout the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most medical doctor jobs?
Hackensack, Edison, and Paramus have the most medical doctor openings in New Jersey. Newark draws volume from major academic and safety-net hospitals, New Brunswick is anchored by Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas, and Camden reflects the large Cooper University Health Care footprint serving southern New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.
Are there remote medical doctor jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. About 6% of medical doctor openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, since most physician roles require direct patient contact in a clinical setting. The roles most likely to carry a remote or hybrid component are telehealth positions, utilization review, and care management within larger insurance or health system organizations.
How can I get hired as a medical doctor in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing residency or fellowship training at a New Jersey-affiliated program, since large systems like Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health actively recruit new attending physicians directly from their own graduate medical education programs. Candidates without attending experience can also target hospitalist and urgent care roles, which New Jersey health systems staff heavily from recent residency graduates. Obtaining your New Jersey medical license and DEA registration before your program ends strengthens your candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to medical doctor jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to medical doctor jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your specialty and location, and apply directly.
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