K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ is recruiting a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead an independent, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center PED at the #1-ranked children's hospital in New Jersey. This is a W-2 employed leadership role with a fully staffed team of attending physicians and APPs, active research infrastructure, and a direct academic affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine — including a realistic pathway to establishing a PEM fellowship. For a board-certified PEM physician with academic and administrative ambitions, this is a rare opportunity to shape a nationally recognized program from a position of genuine institutional support.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employment with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Fully paid professional malpractice coverage (details on occurrence vs. tail available upon inquiry)
- CME allowance provided
- Expense reimbursement account
- Academic appointment and career development opportunities through affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Practice Highlights
- 23,000 annual pediatric emergency visits across a 20-bed, fully independent pediatric emergency department
- Level I Pediatric Trauma Center designation — highest acuity pediatric trauma capability in the region
- Physician shifts structured at 10 hours; Advanced Practice Provider shifts at 8 hours
- Current physician group: 5 full-time, 2 part-time, and multiple per diem PEM attendings — the Medical Director will mentor and advance this team clinically and professionally
- Scribe coverage in place, reducing documentation burden for all providers
- Epic EMR
- On-site 10-bed PICU and 40-bed NICU, both AACN Gold-level Beacon Award recipients — NICU is the first in New Jersey to earn this honor
- Pediatric training program active at the facility; opportunity to help develop and launch a PEM fellowship
- Research opportunities available within the department and through the broader Hackensack Meridian Health academic network
- Supported by more than 100 pediatric subspecialists across the health system, covering the full spectrum of pediatric care for Monmouth and Ocean counties
- Affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine provides academic, clinical, and administrative growth pathways
Qualifications
- Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine required
- Established academic background and prior leadership experience expected
- Demonstrated ability to develop and grow a clinically excellent PEM program; interest in fellowship development is a strong asset
- Experience mentoring and supporting attending-level physicians and APPs in a collaborative, high-acuity environment
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain
About the Community
Neptune sits on the northern New Jersey Shore, offering a coastal lifestyle with immediate access to beaches, trails, and year-round outdoor recreation. The area is served by excellent public schools and robust public transportation, and sits within one hour of both New York City and Philadelphia — making it an unusually strong location for physicians who want proximity to major metropolitan centers without the cost or pace of urban living. Monmouth County consistently ranks among New Jersey's most desirable places to raise a family, with a strong local economy and a well-established medical community anchored by Jersey Shore University Medical Center.