Description
Pediatric Hospitalist
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital | Department of Pediatrics
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
The Pediatric Hospitalist Division at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital (KHCH) is experiencing significant growth and is seeking two highly motivated, full-time Academic Pediatric Hospitalists to join our premier Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) program—home to New Jersey’s only Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship. Join a thriving team of 14 academic pediatric hospitalists and 3 pediatric nurse practitioners at our main campus, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, located in beautiful Neptune, NJ—a central coastal location with convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia. KHCH provides comprehensive pediatric care with full coverage from all major pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties, including PICU, NICU, a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, premier pediatric surgeons, and New Jersey’s first and only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
Job Summary:
The Pediatric Hospitalist will manage hospitalized patients from birth through young adulthood and provide newborn care in our Well Newborn Nursery. As an integral member of our academic faculty, you will mentor PHM fellows, pediatric residents, medical students, and other learners. Opportunities for scholarly work are supported, including clinical research, education, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assessments and examinations of hospitalized pediatric patients
- Provide evidence-based medical care to newborns
- Collaborate with PICU, NICU, Pediatric ED staff, pediatric subspecialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and equitable care
- Prioritize safe and efficient discharges by 10 AM to support seamless workflow
- Supervise and collaborate with pediatric learners and pediatric nurse practitioners
Requirements:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Eligibility for medical licensure in New Jersey
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- BE/BC in Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred
- Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
Skills & Qualities:
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Dedication to academic excellence, teaching, and mentorship
Submit Cover Letter and CV for immediate consideration to:
Carol A. Petite, B.S., M.T., AAPPR
Corporate Physician Recruiter
Email: Carol.Petite@hmhn.org
Phone: 732-673-5000
COMPENSATION:
Minimum Starting Base Salary: $188,292.00
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. 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.
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.
