Primary Job Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage children with a full spectrum of neurological conditions including epilepsy, headache, neurogenetic and neuromuscular disorders, developmental delay, ADHD, movement disorders, and neuroimmunologic conditions.
- Perform and interpret EEGs, EMGs, and other relevant neurodiagnostic studies as appropriate to training and credentialing.
- Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment and management plans for patients and families.
- Provide inpatient consultative services at affiliated hospitals as needed.
- Maintain a clinical volume of approximately 8–12 patients per day in the outpatient setting.
- Participate in on-call coverage rotation shared among NJPNI pediatric neurologists.
Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Care
- Work closely with NJPNI subspecialists including pediatric neurosurgeons, physiatrists, neuropsychologists, and nurse practitioners.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care coordination meetings.
- Communicate regularly with referring physicians, primary care providers, therapists, and school personnel regarding patient management and recommendations.
Academic and Professional Development
- Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliated academic programs.
- Contribute to ongoing research, publications, or quality improvement projects as aligned with NJPNI’s academic mission.
- Stay current with advances in pediatric neurology through continuing medical education (CME), conferences, and professional society participation.
Administrative and Compliance
- Complete timely and accurate electronic medical documentation in accordance with NJPNI policies.
- Maintain all required licensure, credentialing, and compliance certifications.
- Adhere to institutional and departmental quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Neurology (ABPN).
- Active or eligible New Jersey medical license.
- Strong clinical background in general pediatric neurology.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills.
Preferred:
- Fellowship training or subspecialty expertise (e.g., epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurogenetics, neuroimmunology, movement disorders).
- Experience with EMR systems
- Interest in clinical research, medical education, or program development.
Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Primarily outpatient care with limited inpatient consultation coverage.
- Rotating call schedule shared across the department.
- Opportunities for hybrid telehealth and multi-site practice.
Salary Range
Competitive, commensurate with experience and credentials.
Why Join NJPNI
- Work within New Jersey’s premier pediatric neuroscience institute, serving as a regional leader in comprehensive neurological care.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment with strong administrative and clinical infrastructure.
- Opportunities for subspecialization, leadership, and academic advancement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Support for continuing education, board maintenance, and professional growth.