Seeking a Pediatric Neurologist in Northern New Jersey

Seeking a Pediatric Neurologist in Northern New Jersey

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is seeking highly qualified clinically-oriented Neurologist for Pediatric Epilepsy subspecialty position in Newark, NJ. This position complements our practice service lines in a large, community-based academic medical center. In partnership with major health systems in Northern New Jersey, we are seeking career-oriented, highly-motivated candidates who will be part of a growing clinical service at University Hospital in Newark (UH) and the Children's Hospital of NJ at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC).

Pediatric Epileptology Job Outline:

• Participate in Child Neurology Call and weekend rounds at UH and NBI 
• Participate in Floor Service at UH and NBI 
• Oversee EMU admissions at UH
• Read pediatric patient EEG reports for University Hospital
• Supervise residents and provide care in our Pediatric Seizure Clinic weekly
• Collaborate with emergency physicians and other clinical teams to support timely neurological evaluation and care.
• Supervise, educate, and mentor residents, and medical students.
• Participate in community outreach to promote awareness of pediatric epilepsy and access to care.

Candidate Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
• Fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology with a pediatric epilepsy focus.
• Eligibility for New Jersey medical licensure.
• Commitment to collaborative care, medical education, and clinical service growth.

To learn more or refer a qualified candidate, please contact:
Melissa Fairley
Physician Recruiter
RWJBarnbas Health Physician Recruitment
Melissa.Fairley@rwjbh.org

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

Founded in 1954, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) is New Jersey’s oldest medical school. Located in Newark and part of Rutgers Health, NJMS brings together medical education, research, patient care, and community service to prepare compassionate, culturally competent physicians.

Research is central to the school’s mission. Supported by advanced biomedical research facilities, NJMS contributes to basic and clinical research that advances medical knowledge and improves patient care. By integrating clinical, basic, and health systems sciences, NJMS emphasizes excellent clinical skills, professionalism, humanism, and clear, compassionate communication. The school promotes a commitment to community health, lifelong learning, and personal wellness, while advancing diversity in the medical profession and recruiting students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.

RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety.