Pediatric Neurologist Epileptologist

About the role

The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital seeks a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Neurologist Epileptologist to join their multidisciplinary team. As a state-designated acute care children’s hospital, they offer 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 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

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full Time position, seeing patients Monday-Friday, with flexible on-call schedule and pediatric call center assistance