Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dynamic, Board-Certified Child Neurologist to lead our Child Neurology Residency Program at the prestigious Jersey Shore University Medical Center/K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in Neptune, New Jersey.

This is an exceptional opportunity to step into an academic role, blending a busy clinical practice with the rewarding responsibilities of teaching, research, and program administration. You will guide the next generation of child neurologists while joining a well-established and collaborative team.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Leadership Role: Direct one of only two ACGME-accredited Child Neurology Residency Programs in New Jersey, shaping its curriculum and future.

• Collaborative Environment: Join a network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support.

• Academic Appointment: Eligibility for a faculty appointment at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

• Comprehensive Benefits: This is an employed position offering a competitive compensation package and a robust, flexible benefits plan.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Practice in a modern healthcare setting that includes:

  • 45-Bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit

  • 10-Bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

  • 35-Bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

  • HOPE Tower - our new, state-of-the-art pediatric outpatient office

  • Level II Pediatric Trauma Department

  • Dedicated Pediatric Sedation Service and Certified Child Life Specialists

• Robust Pediatric Services: Benefit from a strong Pediatric Residency Program and a full range of pediatric subspecialty services, including hematology/oncology, pulmonology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, nephrology, rheumatology, and genetics.

• Desirable Lifestyle: Enjoy a beautiful coastal location with excellent schools and convenient access to both New York City and Philadelphia.

Qualifications:

To be appointed as a Child Neurology Residency Program Director, a candidate must meet a rigorous set of criteria established by accrediting bodies and possess the leadership qualities necessary to manage a complex graduate medical education program. The following is a consolidated list of these requirements.

• Medical Degree: Must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School.

• Postgraduate Training: Successful completion of a Child Neurology fellowship program is required.

• Specialty Certification: Must be certified in Child Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry .

• Medical Licensure: Must have or be eligible to obtain a New Jersey Medical License.

• GME Experience: Requires a minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in an accredited graduate medical education (GME) program.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration please contact:

Carol A. Petite, B.S., M.T., AAPPR

Corporate Physician Recruiter

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Phone: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $247,957.00. 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.