Pediatric Pulmonologist, PD

Ascension St Vincent; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

PTO & Paid Time Off

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a dedicated primary care physician to provide comprehensive care for injuries and common illnesses, including diagnosing, prescribing medications, and advising on lifestyle changes. The role may involve multiple specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics.

You will examine patients, take histories, order tests, counsel on diet and preventive care, and collaborate with nurses and specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical or related field.
• A state license and certification to practice medicine.
• Successful completion of a residency and internship.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients, takes medical histories, addresses patients' concerns, and answers patients' questions.
• Diagnoses and treats injuries, illnesses, and disorders.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and explains the results to patients.
• Counsels patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and other lifestyle changes.
• Consults with other physicians, refers patients to specialists when necessary, and works with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.

Skills

Primary care

Diagnostics

Clinical decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical or related field

Job description

Responsible for providing primary care for patients suffering from injuries and common illnesses including diagnosing disorders, prescribing medications, making recommendations on lifestyle changes, and answering patients' questions. May work in one or more areas of specialization, such as anesthesiology, family and general medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics.

Principal Accountabilities

• Examines patients, takes medical histories, addresses patients' concerns, and answers patients' questions.
• Diagnoses and treats injuries, illnesses, and disorders.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and explains the results to patients.
• Counsels patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and other lifestyle changes.
• Consults with other physicians, refers patients to specialists when necessary, and works with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
• Explains medical procedures to patients, and prescribes medications or therapies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Medical or related field.
• A state license and certification to practice medicine.
• Successful completion of a residency and internship.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses.

ABOUT US

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

ABOUT THE TEAM

With more than 100 board-certified pediatric specialists and a close network of community pediatricians, Atlantic Health System Children's Health addresses thousands of pediatric conditions and provides leading-edge pediatric urgent care. Family involvement at every stage of treatment is an essential part of our healing process. Providing great care for every little body means being there when families need us most. That is why our pediatric experts see patients at specialty centers located throughout northern and central New Jersey. Each of these sites is seamlessly connected to Goryeb Children's Hospital, so parents can rest assured that the most advanced pediatric care is always available when necessary.