Pediatric Neurologist - Atlantic Health system

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey’s largest integrated health care systems, is seeking an energetic clinician and strong educator who is highly collegial, innovative and patient-centered Child Neurologist to be part of the Pediatric Neurology team at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located in Morristown Medical Center. Goryeb Children’s Hospital ranked (UHC) in the top 10% of children’s hospitals nationally for pediatric quality and safety, serving 11 counties in northern New Jersey.

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This is the largest consolidated neurology and child development division in New Jersey and is led by Dr. Bernard Maria, 2018 Hower Award recipient.

 

Responsibilities

The board-eligible/certified child neurologist will join our team of four neurologists and well as three epileptologists in our top ranked epilepsy program (NAECNAEC Level 4 designation). With exceptionally strong programs in genetics, neurodevelopmental/autism (four neurodevelopmental pediatricians), neuro-oncology physician, headache physician, neuromuscular physician and four pediatric neurosurgeons operating in our facilities, we see a broad array of pediatric neurological conditions.

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EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Active participation in education of residents and medical students rotating through the Pediatric Neurology service as well as through interactions on the inpatient service. - Present didactic lectures in pediatric neurology to GME/UME students as well as giving pediatric grand rounds periodically. - Attend and participate as a speaker in continuing medical educational (CME) events. - Participate in community education and scientific programs as may be delegated or assigned to the Physician by the Chair of Pediatrics.

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CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Provide direct outpatient care to pediatric patients (birth through at least age 21) with neurological disorders at Atlantic Health System hospitals and associated satellite practice locations. - Provide inpatient consultations and primary responsibility for admitting patients with pediatric neurological disorders. - Participate in the department’s patient- and family-centered care model and ensure effective communication, prompt responsiveness and clinical collaboration with all disciplines including physicians in pediatric critical care, nursing and others.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION: 

- Maintain the academic and administrative process by continually engaging in self-learning, acquisition of CME, and participating in research seminars and other group and interdisciplinary activities.

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RESEARCH: 

- Identify and encourage opportunities to collaborate with pediatric residents on research projects, case reports, and other academic pursuits. - Consider initiating or participating in relevant research opportunities.

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Qualifications

• BC/BE and Fellowship trained in Pediatric Neurology
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey