<p>Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead clinical operations within a nationally recognized, 467-bed regional medical center that is part of Atlantic Health System — one of New Jersey's premier healthcare organizations. This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on pediatric emergency practice with meaningful administrative leadership at a facility consistently ranked among America's Best 100 Hospitals by Healthgrades. The role offers a monthly medical director stipend on top of clinical compensation, sign-on bonus, and robust leadership development pathways at both local and national levels.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Monthly medical director stipend in addition to clinical compensation</li> <li>Sign-on bonus provided at hire</li> <li>Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to the Summit area</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME opportunities through the TeamHealth Institute</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support strong work-life balance</li> <li>Leadership development support at both local and national levels</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical Director role combining clinical practice with departmental leadership responsibilities</li> <li>Based at Overlook Medical Center, a 467-bed nationally recognized regional medical center</li> <li>Ranked among America's Best 100 Hospitals by Healthgrades</li> <li>Full-service emergency care department within a comprehensive acute care campus</li> <li>Facility features advanced neuroscience care, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, a CyberKnife radiosurgery program, oncology services, and a broad range of specialty services</li> <li>Part of Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's leading integrated healthcare organizations</li> <li>Patient-centered environment with a stated commitment to cutting-edge research and compassionate care</li> <li>Leadership development infrastructure at both local and national levels supports the Medical Director in growing administrative and operational skills</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship or combined training pathway</li> <li>Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical leadership experience or strong interest in advancing into a Medical Director role</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a high-volume regional pediatric emergency department</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Summit, New Jersey sits in Union County in the heart of the New York metropolitan corridor — offering the lifestyle advantages of a charming, walkable small city with direct NJ Transit rail access to Midtown Manhattan in under an hour. The area is consistently recognized for its top-rated public schools, low crime, and strong sense of community, making it a perennial draw for physician families. Outdoor recreation, upscale dining, and proximity to both the Jersey Shore and the Pocono Mountains round out a quality of life that is difficult to match in the Northeast.</p>