As a state-designated acute care children's hospital, The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital offers a full-range of pediatric specialized healthcare services including a dedicated 24-hour inpatient epilepsy unit for video EEG monitoring.

The Division of Pediatric Neurology at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital provides comprehensive care for children with a wide range of neurological and developmental disorders, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain tumors, and autism. They also manage conditions like migraine headaches, muscle and nerve disorders, and sleep disorders.

Why Join Us? 

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is one of New Jersey's busiest and most diverse health systems. We are proud of our continued Magnet designation, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence. As an academic affiliate of Rutgers Medical School, we support a freestanding pediatric residency program with 24 residents. The hospital is located in the historical city of New Brunswick and is surrounded by welcoming communities, wonderful homes, excellent schools, and quaint New Jersey towns. It is a 45-minute train ride to New York City, a 45-minute drive away from beautiful beaches, and an hour away from Philadelphia, PA.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity:  Full Time position, seeing patients Monday-Friday, with flexible on-call schedule and pediatric call center assistance
• Diverse Patient Population:  Treat patients from birth through 18 years of age with a wide range of neurological and developmental disorders, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain tumors, and autism.
• Balanced Workload:  A typical day involves seeing 10 patients, comprising both new and follow-up appointments
• Support Staff:  Specialty RNs, social worker, technical and administrative staff, including certified interpreters
• Academic Environment:  Engage in a rich teaching environment with academic involvement with pediatric residents and students
• Career Growth:  Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced physician, we offer exciting opportunities for career growth and mentorship
• Benefits:  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 licensing renewal fees, and medical staff membership dues required by Hospital are also included.

Requirements:

• MD or DO New Jersey licensed or eligible for licensure
• DEA and New Jersey CDS licensed or eligible for licensure
• Completed residency in Pediatric Neurology
• Fellowship training in Epileptology or Clinical Neurophysiology with a focus on epilepsy
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Neurology
• Board certified or eligible in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology

Full-time compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from $175,000 - $750,000, 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.

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.

Saint Peter's Healthcare System was formed in 2007 and reflects the expansive scope of health and wellness services we offer to our community.

Our services are offered to all. We are a Catholic institution with a capital "C" and a small "c." We draw inspiration from our religious heritage. Our care for others is universal, extending to those of other faiths and in some cases, of no faith whatsoever. Without question, the fact that ours is a faith-based healthcare delivery system is of primary significance. At Saint Peter's Healthcare System, you will find leading-edge technology and an experienced staff. You will also find the trust and compassion that we have always been known for.

This is our legacy—our very sacred ministry.

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