Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ is recruiting a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department at a 223-bed, nationally recognized acute care facility located just outside New York City in northeastern New Jersey. Chilton is a member of Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's leading non-profit health networks, and has earned distinction as the top mid-sized hospital in New Jersey by Castle Connolly. This is a compelling opportunity for a PEM-trained clinician who wants the clinical depth of a high-acuity, award-winning facility paired with the lifestyle advantages of the greater NYC metro region.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure (details provided upon inquiry)
- Relocation assistance provided
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME opportunities through an established national physician education institute
- Flexible online scheduling supporting excellent work-life balance
- Dedicated local Pediatric Emergency Medicine leadership support
Practice Highlights
- 223-bed acute care facility offering a full range of medical services across northeastern New Jersey
- Part of Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's premier non-profit integrated health networks — providing access to broad subspecialty referral and consultation resources
- Castle Connolly-recognized top mid-sized hospital in New Jersey (2018)
- Recipient of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite designation
- Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award recipient, reflecting strong cardiac and stroke emergency protocols
- Flexible scheduling model with online platform access, supporting physician autonomy and schedule predictability
- Local PEM physician leadership on-site to support clinical operations and collegial practice environment
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP or ABEM pathway)
- Completion of a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship
- Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Clinical comfort with the full spectrum of pediatric emergency acuity in a community-based acute care setting
About the Community
Pompton Plains is situated in Morris County in northeastern New Jersey, offering a suburban quality of life with immediate proximity to New York City — typically under an hour by car or commuter rail. The area features highly regarded public and private schools, diverse dining and cultural amenities, and access to the outdoor recreation of the New Jersey Highlands and Ramapo Mountains. Physicians relocating here enjoy a lower cost of living relative to Manhattan while remaining fully connected to one of the world's great metropolitan areas.