Pediatric Residency Program Director

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Pediatric Residency Program Director to lead a successful Pediatric Residency Program, in New Jersey. This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible opportunity at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. The structure of this position will be split 50% academic/administrative and 50% clinical. The program director’s time will be split evenly between program responsibilities and practicing their specialty. The Pediatric Residency Program Director will report directly to the Chair of Pediatrics.

The ideal candidate for this position will be board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and motivated to bring this already successful program to the next academic level. Candidates should also have a strong education and curriculum development background, great communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with peers and other departments.

The Pediatric Residency Program currently enrolls 10 residents/year. The program is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. In addition to the Pediatric Residency, the Department sponsors a Child Neurology Residency and Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship. The successful candidate will work with these respective Program Directors to ensure coordination of high-quality GME in the Department. 

Responsibilities Include:

● Teaching and support of Residents

● Evaluation of Resident progress

● Knowledge of career counseling and career options in Pediatrics

● Ensuring compliance with ACGME guidelines and respective Residency Review Committees

● Developing curriculum

● Coordinating and presenting lectures

● Participating in the annual selection of Residency applicants Required Qualifications:

● MD or DO degree and Board Certified in Pediatrics

● Eligible to obtain medical licensure in New Jersey

● At least 3 years' experience as a core faculty member in an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program

● Ongoing involvement in peer-reviewed publications

● Experience in a leadership role All general pediatric and pediatric sub-specialists are encouraged to apply.

 All general pediatric and pediatric sub-specialists are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION: Starting Base Salary: $192,594

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.  

Submit Cover Letter and CV for immediate consideration to:

Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter

Email: Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org

Phone: 732-890-9339 (Call or Text)