Pediatric Neurologist

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage children with a full spectrum of neurological conditions including epilepsy, headache, neurogenetic and neuromuscular disorders, developmental delay, ADHD, movement disorders, and neuroimmunologic conditions.
• Perform and interpret EEGs, EMGs, and other relevant neurodiagnostic studies as appropriate to training and credentialing.
• Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment and management plans for patients and families.
• Provide inpatient consultative services at affiliated hospitals as needed.
• Maintain a clinical volume of approximately 8–12 patients per day in the outpatient setting.
• Participate in on-call coverage rotation shared among NJPNI pediatric neurologists.

Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Care

• Work closely with NJPNI subspecialists including pediatric neurosurgeons, physiatrists, neuropsychologists, and nurse practitioners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care coordination meetings.
• Communicate regularly with referring physicians, primary care providers, therapists, and school personnel regarding patient management and recommendations.

Academic and Professional Development

• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliated academic programs.
• Contribute to ongoing research, publications, or quality improvement projects as aligned with NJPNI’s academic mission.
• Stay current with advances in pediatric neurology through continuing medical education (CME), conferences, and professional society participation.

Administrative and Compliance

• Complete timely and accurate electronic medical documentation in accordance with NJPNI policies.
• Maintain all required licensure, credentialing, and compliance certifications.
• Adhere to institutional and departmental quality, safety, and regulatory standards. 

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Neurology (ABPN).
• Active or eligible New Jersey medical license.
• Strong clinical background in general pediatric neurology.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills.

Preferred:

• Fellowship training or subspecialty expertise (e.g., epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurogenetics, neuroimmunology, movement disorders).
• Experience with EMR systems  
• Interest in clinical research, medical education, or program development.

Schedule

• Full-Time position.
• Primarily outpatient care with limited inpatient consultation coverage.
• Rotating call schedule shared across the department.
• Opportunities for hybrid telehealth and multi-site practice.

Salary Range

Competitive, commensurate with experience and credentials.

Why Join NJPNI

• Work within New Jersey’s premier pediatric neuroscience institute, serving as a regional leader in comprehensive neurological care.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment with strong administrative and clinical infrastructure.
• Opportunities for subspecialization, leadership, and academic advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Support for continuing education, board maintenance, and professional growth.