Pediatric Residency Program Director

Lead. Teach. Practice. Shape the Next Generation of Pediatricians!

Hackensack Meridian Health is currently seeking a Pediatric Residency Program Director to oversee and elevate our established residency program at K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital in Neptune, NJ. Designed for the physician-educator who wants to maintain their clinical edge, this full-time opportunity features a perfectly balanced 50/50 split between academic/administrative leadership and clinical practice. Reporting directly to the Chair of Pediatrics, the incoming Director will receive comprehensive benefits, dedicated administrative time, and the institutional support needed to train the next generation of pediatricians.

Responsibilities:

Mentorship & Education

• Teach, support, and evaluate residents as they progress through their clinical training.
• Serve as a career advisor, utilizing your knowledge of pediatric specialties to guide residents' future career paths.
• Develop innovative curriculum and lead engaging lectures and presentations.

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Ensure the program maintains the highest standards of compliance with ACGME and Residency Review Committee guidelines.
• Lead the annual recruitment and selection process to bring top-tier medical talent to our residency program.

Required Qualifications:

• Clinical Excellence: MD or DO degree with active Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Educational Expertise: At least 3 years of dedicated experience as a core faculty member within an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program.
• Academic Drive: A demonstrated commitment to advancing pediatric medicine through ongoing contributions to peer-reviewed publications.
• Proven Leadership: A strong track record in a clinical or academic leadership role, with a passion for guiding teams and shaping programs.
• Licensure: Eligible to obtain (or currently holding) an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

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

Join us in our mission to provide the highest quality pediatric care and to train the physician leaders of tomorrow.

 Apply today!

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $223,959. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 
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In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.