K. Hovnanian Children s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, is looking for an accomplished Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director ready to make a lasting impact. Join a nationally recognized children s hospital where innovation, collaboration, and compassion come together to redefine pediatric emergency care.
This is your opportunity to lead an exceptional team, advance clinical excellence, and help shape the future of pediatric emergency medicine.
Qualifications:
- Must be BC in Pediatric Emergency Medicine with established academic and leadership background.
- Ability to help develop and grow an already innovative and clinically excellent program, with potential aspirations to help form a PEM fellowship
- Ability to help nurture and advance the clinical (and beyond) goals of the 5 FT, 2 PT, and multiple per diem physicians who currently work in the PED
- Excellent compensation package including robust benefits, CME allowance, expense reimbursement account and fully paid malpractice coverage
Pediatric Position Profile:
- 23,000 annual pediatric visits
- Independent pediatric emergency department
- 20 pediatric beds, including a newly renovated resuscitation room
- 10-hour physician shifts
- 10 to 12-hour Advanced Practice Provider shifts
- Level I Pediatric trauma center
- 10-bed PICU and 40-bed NICU
- Research opportunities available
- Pediatric training program at facility, including both a Pediatric residency and medical students from multiple institutions
- Scribe coverage
- EPIC EMR
- W2 status with comprehensive benefits package
- Affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine provides many opportunities for growth on an academic, clinical, and administrative level
K. Hovnanian Children s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center (member of Hackensack Meridian Health) is the first and most comprehensive provider of pediatric care in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The hospital includes a pediatric emergency department and acute care units supported by over 100 pediatric sub-specialists working together with community pediatricians to deliver the most complete, most coordinated care for kids in their communities.
Awards and Recognition:
- Ranked Children s Hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for five consecutive years
- Nationally ranked in multiple pediatric specialties, including Diabetes & Endocrinology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Behavioral Health
- Recognized among the Top 50 nationally for Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health, Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery and Pediatric Urology by U.S. News & World Report
- Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for excellence in nursing
- Gold-level Beacon Awards for Excellence (AACN) earned by both the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units the NICU being the first in New Jersey to receive this honor
- More than 450 pediatric and adult specialists across Hackensack Meridian Health named Top Doctors by Jersey s Best magazine
- Recognized alongside Joseph M. Sanzari Children s Hospital as the top children s hospitals in New Jersey
Located in Neptune, NJ, enjoy vibrant coastal living with:
- Beautiful beaches, trails, and outdoor recreation
- Excellent schools and public transportation
- Easy access to NYC and Philadelphia (just 1 hour away)
