Pediatric Residency Program Director - Neptune, New Jersey - Hackensack Meridian Health

Pediatric Residency Program Director
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
Full Time * Neptune, NJ

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Pediatric Residency Program Director to lead a successful Pediatric Residency Program, in New Jersey. This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible opportunity at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. The structure of this position will be split 50% academic/administrative and 50% clinical. The program director’s time will be split evenly between program responsibilities and practicing his/her specialty. The Pediatric Residency Program Director will report directly to the Chair of Pediatrics.

The ideal candidate for this position will be board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and motivated to bring this already successful program to the next academic level. Candidates should also have a strong education and curriculum development background, great communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with peers and other departments.

The Pediatric Residency Program currently enrolls 10 residents/year. The program is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. In addition to the Pediatric Residency, the Department sponsors a Child Neurology Residency and Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship. The successful candidate will work with these respective Program Directors to ensure coordination of high quality GME in the Department.

Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching and support of Residents
• Evaluation of Resident progress
• Knowledge of career counseling and career options in Pediatrics
• Ensuring compliance with ACGME guidelines and respective Residency Review Committees
• Developing curriculum
• Coordinating and presenting lectures
• Participating in the annual selection of Residency applicants

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree and Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Eligible to obtain medical licensure in New Jersey
• At least 3 years experience as a core faculty member in an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program
• Ongoing involvement in peer-reviewed publications
• Experience in a leadership role

All general pediatric and pediatric sub-specialists are encouraged to apply.

In addition to our highly competitive compensation, this package includes medical/dental/vision plans, a 401K retirement plan, a CME allowance, and relocation assistance. K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital is located one hour south of New York City on the Jersey Shore.