K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ is recruiting a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join its independent, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center emergency department — the first and most comprehensive pediatric care program in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Ranked #1 Children's Hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for five consecutive years and nationally ranked across multiple subspecialties, this is a high-acuity academic environment backed by more than 100 pediatric sub-specialists and a formal affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. A new state-of-the-art Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit is currently in development, signaling continued institutional investment and growth.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employment with a comprehensive benefits package
- Academic, clinical, and administrative growth opportunities through affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
- Access to research opportunities within a nationally recognized pediatric health system
- Scribe coverage provided, reducing documentation burden during shifts
- Participation in a pediatric training program at the facility, supporting teaching and mentorship roles
Practice Highlights
- 23,000 annual pediatric emergency visits in a dedicated, independent pediatric emergency department
- 20-bed pediatric emergency department with 10-hour physician shifts and 8-hour Advanced Practice Provider shifts
- Level I Pediatric Trauma Center designation — highest level of pediatric trauma capability
- On-site 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and 40-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- NICU holds a Gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence (AACN) — the first NICU in New Jersey to receive this honor; PICU also holds Gold-level Beacon recognition
- Epic EMR with scribe support
- Supported by 100+ pediatric sub-specialists across Hackensack Meridian Health, including nationally ranked programs in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Behavioral Health
- Pediatric residency/training program on-site, with active teaching and mentorship opportunities
- Academic affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine offering pathways in research, education, and leadership
- Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nursing excellence across the health system
- Incoming state-of-the-art Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit expanding the department's subspecialty scope
- Regional referral catchment spanning Monmouth and Ocean counties — the primary and most comprehensive pediatric resource in the region
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP or ABEM pathway)
- Completion of a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship or combined training pathway
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of pediatric emergency and trauma acuity, including Level I trauma presentations
- Interest in teaching and/or research is an asset given the academic training environment
About the Community
Neptune, NJ sits along the northern Jersey Shore — a four-season coastal community with immediate access to beaches, nature trails, and parks, alongside a full complement of local dining, shopping, and entertainment. The area is served by excellent public schools and robust public transportation, and sits approximately one hour from both Philadelphia and New York City by car, train, or bus, making it an accessible base for clinicians who want coastal lifestyle without sacrificing proximity to major metropolitan centers.