Child/Pediatric Neurologist

Ascension St Vincent; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 231,478 - 282,917; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ascension St Vincent is seeking a dedicated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist to join its esteemed team at Hackensack University Medical Center. This exciting role involves caring for children with neurological conditions and providing specialized testing and long-term care.

The ideal candidate will possess an M.D. or D.O., hold a NJ Medical License, and have relevant fellowship training. A commitment to exceptional pediatric care is essential. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered.

Qualifications

• Board Eligibility/Certification by the appropriate Board and subspecialty board.
• NJ Medical License, CDS and DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized testing, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care for children with neurological conditions.
• Work closely with families and collaborate with other specialists.

Skills

Pediatric care

Collaboration

Neurology expertise

Commitment to patient care

Education

M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School

Completion of fellowship program

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

• 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.