Pediatric Residency Program Director

Pediatric Residency Program Director

K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

Full Time * Neptune, NJ

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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 his/her specialty. The Pediatric Residency Program Director will report directly to the Chair of Pediatrics.

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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.

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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.

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Responsibilities Include:

1. Teaching and support of Residents
2. Evaluation of Resident progress
3. Knowledge of career counseling and career options in Pediatrics
4. Ensuring compliance with ACGME guidelines and respective Residency Review Committees
5. Developing curriculum
6. Coordinating and presenting lectures
7. Participating in the annual selection of Residency applicants

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Required Qualifications:

1. MD or DO degree and Board Certified in Pediatrics
2. Eligible to obtain medical licensure in New Jersey
3. At least 3 years experience as a core faculty member in an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program
4. Ongoing involvement in peer-reviewed publications
5. Experience in a leadership role

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

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In addition to our highly competitive compensation, this package includes medical/dental/vision plans, a 401K retirement plan, a CME allowance, and relocation assistance. K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital is located one hour south of New York City on the Jersey Shore.

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For immediate consideration contact:

Allison Vogel, Senior Physician Recruiter:

allison.vogel@hmhn.org

908-418-8014

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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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