RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health are Seeking a Pediatric Neurologist in New

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, and Rutgers Health, a statewide academic healthcare provider, are seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to join the Department of Pediatrics at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated physician who is passionate about academic medicine and clinical/lab bench research. The ideal candidate will join a well-established team of 4 faculty members, who provide both inpatient and outpatient care to children with complex neurological diseases. The Neurological division houses a level 4 epilepsy program, concussion program, and pediatric multiple sclerosis program.  Academic appointment with be available based on prior experience and achievement. Offering competitive compensation and a robust benefits package!

The outpatient services are located in the Rutgers Child Health Institute of NJ (CHINJ), and practices located in Edison, Somerset, and East Brunswick.  CHINJ is a state-of-the-art facility that includes a Pediatric CRC, Pediatric subspecialty offices, and a modern research facility. Our New Brunswick-based clinical programs have achieved Accredited Status for Ambulatory Health Care by the Joint Commission, one of only a small number of academic ambulatory practices with this status.  The inpatient clinical services of the division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition are conducted at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Childrens Hospital (BMSCH) of the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. This is a 105-bed acute care hospital for children with a dedicated endoscopy suite located on the only pediatric academic health campus in the state of New Jersey. The BMSCH is ranked as one of Americas Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Adjacent to the RWJ Barnabas Bristol-Myers Squibb Childrens hospital is the PSE&G Childrens Specialized Hospital, which is one of the countrys largest inpatient acute rehabilitation facilities for children.  Across the street is the Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ - the only NCI designated center in the state of New Jersey.    

The Department of Pediatrics has a full complement of pediatric medical subspecialists who actively collaborate with pediatric surgical specialists in clinical care and academic endeavors. In the department are 124 physicians and basic scientists who conduct collaborative research with an emphasis on mechanisms of disease, novel therapies, epidemiology and/or outcomes research in the areas of relevance to childhood diseases. Our centers of excellence include The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, Child Health Sciences, and the Institute for the Study of Child Development.  The Department has recently expanded by more than 40 new faculty members and plans to recruit additional faculty, to expand our research, education, and clinical programs and provide improved care to our patients.

Located in the heart of the garden state, only a short drive from New York City, Philadelphia, and the famous jersey shore- possibility lies at every corner. New Jersey is home to award winning multicultural restaurants, great schools, and winning sports teams- making it very easy to call it home! 

Experienced physicians and new graduates are encouraged to apply!

Successful candidates must be:

• BE/BC in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology
• NJ licensed or eligible for NJ licensure

To learn more about this position or to apply directly please contact us at melissa.fairley@rwjbh.org.