Pediatric Epileptology Neurologist | Clinician & Educator

American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark seeks a clinically oriented Pediatric Neurologist with a subspecialty focus in Epilepsy to join our growing academic medical center in northern New Jersey.

The role includes coordination with emergency medicine, outpatient clinics, and teaching fellows, residents, and medical students, with responsibilities across pediatric epilepsy, vascular neurology, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
• Fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology with a pediatric epilepsy focus.
• Eligibility for New Jersey medical licensure.
• Commitment to collaborative care, medical education, and clinical service growth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Call and weekend rounds.
• Participate in Floor Service.
• Supervise and provide care in Outpatient Clinic sessions.
• Work closely with emergency physicians to care for patients coming in through the emergency room.
• Educate and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in Community Outreach.
• Read pediatric and adult EEG reports for University Hospital.
• Supervise residents and provide care in our Pediatric Seizure Clinic weekly.

Skills

Collaborative care

Mentoring residents

Education

MD or DO degree

Fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology with pediatric focus

Job description

Seeking a Pediatric Neurologist in Northern New Jersey

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is seeking highly qualified clinically-oriented Neurologist for Pediatric Epilepsy subspecialty position in Newark, NJ. This position complements our practice service lines in a large, community-based academic medical center. In partnership with major health systems in Northern New Jersey, we are seeking career-oriented, highly-motivated candidates who will be part of a growing clinical service.

A summary of general duties is listed but not limited to the following:

• Participate in Call and weekend rounds
• Participate in Floor Service
• Supervise and provide care in Outpatient Clinic sessions
• Work closely with emergency physicians to care for patients coming in through the emergency room.
• Educate and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students
• Participate in Community Outreach.

Pediatric Epileptology

• Participate in Child Neurology Call and weekend rounds at UH and NBI
• Participate in Floor Service at UH and NBI
• Reads pediatric and adult patient EEG reports for University Hospital
• Supervise residents and provide care in our Pediatric Seizure Clinic weekly

• Collaborate with emergency physicians and other clinical teams to support timely neurological evaluation and care.
• Supervise, educate, and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in community outreach to promote awareness of pediatric epilepsy and access to care.

Vascular Neurology

• Provide up to 18 weeks of inpatient stroke service per year
• Participate in brain attack team (BAT calls, only on weeks while on service at UH)
• Participate in general neurology clinic 1xweek
• Provide weekend rounds at UH (approximately 1 in 9 call days)
• Develop an outpatient clinical practice in cerebrovascular disorders at Rutgers NJMS

Candidate Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
• Fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology with a pediatric epilepsy focus.
• Eligibility for New Jersey medical licensure.
• Commitment to collaborative care, medical education, and clinical service growth.

To learn more or refer a qualified candidate, please contact:

Melissa Fairley
Physician Recruiter
RWJBarnbas Health Physician Recruitment
[e-mail]

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at theRutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyandRutgers University Behavioral Health Care.