Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director In Edison, NJ

Job Description

TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a pediatric emergency medicine physician to join our team at the JFK Medical Center Pediatric ED in Edison, NJ. This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide clinical excellence, mentor physicians, and collaborate with hospital leadership to deliver outstanding pediatric emergency care.

JFK University Medical Center in Edison is a core academic medical center within the Hackensack Meridian Health network. Enjoy flexible scheduling, your choice of IC or W2 employment options, and a bonus for full-time physicians. We are currently accepting applications from physicians who are board certified in pediatric emergency medicine. 

Escape to Staten Island or New York City for the weekend, where beaches, Broadway, upscale shopping, culinary explorations and more await!

Join our dynamic group of physician colleagues at a premiere practice location that serves 20,000 pediatric patients annually!

Opportunity Overview:

• 14 private ED pediatric beds
• EMR: EPIC
• 24 hours pediatric emergency medicine physician coverage per day
• 10 hours of pediatric advanced practice clinician coverage per day
• Pediatric-trained nursing team
• Full pediatric and specialty support

Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary of $190 to $220 per hour with an opportunity to earn incentives.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in emergency medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or pediatrics (ABP)
• Completion of a pediatric emergency medicine fellowship
• Specialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to clinical excellence, patient care, operations and education

To learn more, Apply today!

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Benefits

- Monthly medical director stipend
- Unique opportunity to choose (1099) independent contractor status or employee status (which includes comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability)
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Access to over 300,000 CME hours available through TeamHealth Institute
- Access to leadership development programs such as Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy, Women in Leadership (WIL) and the National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)
- Potential to further your career by growing into local, regional and national leadership roles

Facility

Since 1967, JFK Medical Center has earned the reputation as one of New Jersey's premier health care facilities. JFK offers a complete array of advanced services including general and specialized surgery, cardiac care, maternity, pediatrics and much more. A 498-bed community hospital, JFK provides award-winning care to several counties in central New Jersey; JFK has been recognized and awarded for its excellence in maternity care, oncology, bariatric surgery, stroke care, emergency medicine and cardiology. JFK Medical Center is a part of Hackensack Meridian Health, ranked among the state's top performing health systems for quality; Hackensack Meridian Health was the first health system to receive Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and one of few nationally to receive the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Award for Patient Safety and Quality.

About the City

Situated along the Raritan Bay Harbor and Raritan River, Edison, New Jersey, is a growing township, boasting a scenic location, with easy access to exciting metropolitan areas including New Brunswick and Staten Island, New York. Most famously known as the home of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory, where the invention of the light bulb was perfected and sound was first recorded, Edison offers a rich history with plenty of museums and landmarks to explore. Get outdoors and explore one of the areas many local parks, or enjoy boating and sailing on Raritan Bay and the Raritan River. Escape to Staten Island or New York City for the weekend, where beaches, Broadway, upscale shopping, culinary explorations and more await!

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