Child/Pediatric Neurologist

American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 231,478 - 282,917; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health seeks a board-certified pediatric neurologist to join our comprehensive team at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. You will work within a top-ranked pediatric neurology/neurosurgery program recognized by U.S.

News for 25–26, collaborating with Epilepsy, Neuro-Oncology, and Neurosurgery to deliver advanced care for brain, spine, and nervous system disorders.

Qualifications

• NJ Medical License, CDS and DEA are required.
• MD/DO degree from a recognized medical or osteopathic school.
• Fellowship in pediatric neurology completed.
• Board eligibility or certification by the appropriate board and subspecialty board.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized testing, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care for pediatric neurology patients.
• Collaborate with Epilepsy, Neuro-Oncology, and Neurosurgery programs.
• Coordinate with Genetics and Developmental Pediatrics for holistic care.
• Engage in a high-volume, academically focused clinical program.

Skills

Board Certification Eligibility

Commitment to Pediatric Care

Education

MD/DO degree

Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology

Tools

Job description

Child/Pediatric Neurologist

Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health is seeking a dedicated, board‑certified Pediatric Neurologist to join our esteemed and expanding team at Hackensack University Medical Center. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a member of the top‑ranked pediatric neurology and neurosurgery program in New Jersey, as recognized by the U.S. News & World Report ’25–26. At our core, we work closely with families across New Jersey to care for children with conditions affecting the brain, spine, muscles, or nervous system. From infancy through adolescence, our mission is to provide specialized testing, diagnosis, treatment, and long‑term care focused on helping every child feel their best and reach their full potential, no matter the complexity of their condition.

Program Highlights & The Practice Environment

You will be joining a comprehensive and highly integrated practice that sees the full spectrum of pediatric neurologic diseases. Our collaborative environment includes:

• Fully integrated programs including Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, a Neurofibromatosis Program, and a Tuberous Sclerosis Program.
• Close collaboration with our comprehensive Epilepsy Program and Pediatric Neurosurgery Program.
• Partnership with our Neurosurgical colleagues and their Nurse Practitioner for advanced management of spasticity patients, including Baclofen Pumps.
• Fully staffed, on‑site Genetics and Developmental Pediatrics Programs to support holistic patient care.

State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities & Resources

• Advanced Imaging: Two on‑site MRIs (one is a 3‑T magnet) supported by a team of 8 Neuro‑Radiologists.
• Specialized Inpatient Units: Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) adjacent to our 15‑bed PICU; 40‑Bed Level IV NICU (with a Fellowship Program) and 10 Transitional Nursery Beds; Hematology‑Oncology Inpatient Beds; General Pediatric Inpatient Beds with ample overflow capacity.
• Dedicated Pediatric Emergency & Day Units: Pediatric Emergency Room staffed by dedicated Pediatric ER Physicians; Pediatric Day Unit adjacent to the ER for infusions and short‑stay procedures.
• Advanced Surgical Suites: Dedicated and fully equipped Pediatric ORs, including Neurosurgical Stealth Systems.

Requirements:

• NJ Medical License, CDS and DEA.
• M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School.
• Successful completion of fellowship program.
• Board Eligibility/Certification by the appropriate Board and subspecialty board.
• Have or the ability to obtain a New Jersey Medical License.
• The successful candidate will have a commitment to outstanding pediatric care.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $257,198.00. 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.