Pediatrician

About the role

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatrician to join the Hackensack University Medical Group (HUMG) team in Hewitt, New Jersey. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, high-quality primary care to patients ranging from newborns to 21 years of age. We are looking for a forward-thinking physician who is passionate about holistic care—including mental health and social determinants of health—and who is excited to help us innovate patient access and care delivery. Hewitt offers a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by stunning lakes and lush state parks, providing year-round recreation from boating to skiing, while remaining conveniently connected to local amenities and commuter service to New York City.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Care: Diagnose, treat, and provide primary care, including immunizations and diagnostic testing, for infants, children, and young adults.
• Holistic Approach: Address the complete well-being of our patients, focusing on mental health and social determinants of health.
• Innovate & Lead: Help identify barriers to patient access and implement novel models of care (e.g., expanded hours, new care locations).
• Educate & Mentor: Shape the future of medicine by participating in the education of medical students and residents.
• Collaborate: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, supervise practice staff, and serve on HackensackUMC committees.
• Community Outreach: Participate in public health education, health screenings, and community outreach programs.

Qualifications

• Education: M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Certification: Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Licensure: Active Medical License in the State of New Jersey.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with patients, families, and professional personnel.

Pay

The minimum base salary for this position is $197,263. 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 and sub-specialization, labor market data, years of relevant experience, leadership experience, education and certifications, productivity levels, demonstrated proficiency, geographic location, internal equity, and budget and grant funding.

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions,