Physician Pediatrics - Competitive Salary

Job Description

\n Pediatric Rheumatology Physician \n
\n Department of Pediatrics\n
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\n We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist to establish and lead the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up within a well-resourced, state-designated acute care children's hospital serving one of New Jersey's most diverse communities.\n
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\n The Division of Pediatric Rheumatologywill provide diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in children from infancy through young adulthood. As the sole Pediatric Rheumatologist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the program, building referral relationships across the system, and expanding access to this critically underserved specialty in Central New Jersey.\n
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Opportunity Highlights \n
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\n • Program Leadership: Founding opportunity to establish and grow the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology - define clinical protocols, build the team, and shape the program's future\n
\n • Scope of Practice: Full spectrum of pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), juvenile dermatomyositis, vasculitis, Kawasaki disease, periodic fever syndromes, and autoinflammatory diseases\n
\n • Collaborative Care: Multidisciplinary partnership with pediatric nephrology, ophthalmology (uveitis monitoring), dermatology, orthopedics, physical therapy, and occupational therapy\n
\n • Supportive Environment: Transparent leadership and administration fostering open communication and the open exchange of ideas\n
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Benefits Package: \n
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\n Our benefits package offers a competitive salary, up to 44 days of paid time off, and both 401(k) with a 5% match and 457(b) plans. Additional perks include a $3,000 CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage. We also provide wellness programs, family caregiving support, child backup care, life and AD&D insurance, and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit health system. Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees, full reimbursement of licensing renewal fees, and medical staff membership dues are also included.\n
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About Us: \n
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\n • State-designated acute care children's hospital serving newborns through young adulthood in New Brunswick, NJ \n
\n • Part of Saint Peter's Healthcare System, one of New Jersey's busiest and most diverse health systems\n
\n • Newly designed Pediatric ED with 25,000+ annual visits, supported by top pediatric intensivists and neonatologists\n
\n • 54-bed nationally recognized Level IV NICU, 14-bed PICU with step-down, and a dedicated inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit\n
\n • Full range of medical and surgical pediatric subspecialties, including innovative anterior scoliosis correction\n
\n • Freestanding pediatric residency program with 24 residents\n
\n • Regional Centers of Excellence - Inherited Endocrine Disorders • Craniofacial • Metabolic • Child Protection\n
\n • Location - New Brunswick, NJ - 45 min to NYC by train, 45 min to the beach, 1 hour to Philadelphia\n
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Requirements: \n
\n • A Medical degree and the successful completion of ACGME or AOA residency and Fellowship\n
\n • MD or DO license in the State of New Jersey\n
\n • Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board\n
\n • CDS and DEA license required\n
\n • Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance\n
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\n Full-time compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from 175,000.00 - 750,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, years of experience, academic and administrative appointment, and pre-established metrics on productivity/patient engagement/quality. The compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. \n

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