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.
About New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute
At New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute (NJPNI), we believe that every patient should receive exceptional and individualized treatment.
Our mission is to provide the best possible healthcare in the areas of childhood developmental disorders and pediatric neurological and neurosurgical diseases. We seek to improve a child’s health and quality of life by delivering expeditious and accurate diagnoses along with a comprehensive array of surgical and nonsurgical therapeutic options.
Family involvement, support, and education are critical to a child’s understanding of their illness, treatment of and recovery from that illness. We understand that the entire family is affected by childhood illness and that the needs of each family, like each child, are unique.
We believe that by working together, with patients and their families, our neurosurgeons, neurologists, ancillary healthcare providers, therapists, and orthotists deliver the best care in the world. We treat every child, and every family, as our own and our patients’ lives have become an important part of our lives.
Careers at NJPNI
Are you passionate about pediatric neuroscience?
Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that’s transforming the future of neurological care? At NJPNI, we’re committed to advancing the field and improving lives. We invite you to explore exciting career opportunities with us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact.