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Program Director, Pediatric Residency Training Program, Morristown

Samra Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Summit (NJ)

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USD 225,000 - 275,000

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Job summary

A leading healthcare system is seeking a Program Director for its Pediatric Residency Training Program in Morristown, NJ. This role combines administrative and clinical responsibilities, overseeing all aspects of training, mentoring residents, and aligning program strategies with institutional goals. Ideal candidates are experienced pediatricians with strong leadership capabilities, ready to contribute to a high-quality education in pediatric medicine.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
403b retirement plan with company match
Reimbursement for Relocation
Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
$5,000 for Annual CME and Time Off
Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Associate Program Director or Director.
  • Demonstrated success working individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee program’s training curriculum and ensure resident competence.
  • Act as a liaison between the GMEC and residency program faculty.

Skills

Leadership
Team Collaboration

Education

BC by the American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed in the State of New Jersey

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Atlantic Health System/Goryeb Children's Hospital is Seeking a Program Director for our Pediatric Residency Training Program located in Morristown, New Jersey

The Pediatric Residency Program at Goryeb Children's Hospital, Atlantic Health System, combines the best features of a university program with a community-based children's hospital setting. We receive more than 3,000 admissions and over 95,000 outpatient visits per year, perform cutting-edge research, and employ more than 100 general pediatric and subspecialty faculty members, many of whom are dedicated clinician-educators.

Goryeb Children's Hospital is located in the beautiful and diverse community of historic Morristown, NJ, and is a state-of-the-art children's hospital known for its patient- and family-centered approach. Our yearly class size of 12 residents allows us to create individual learning programs for each resident with a degree of mentorship that is unparalleled among regional programs of similar size. In addition, our parent company, Atlantic Health System, is a branch campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

The role of Program Director involves a commitment of 60% administrative responsibilities and 40% clinical duties. Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to, serving as a role model for patient-centric professional care activities and overseeing the Chief Resident(s). The Program Director will oversee the development, implementation, review, and assessment of all aspects of the pediatric medicine training curriculum. They will ensure resident competence in all domains while providing regular and effective feedback to all residents. Additionally, the Program Director will align the program's strategy with both departmental and institutional Graduate Medical Education (GME) strategies. They will also make meaningful contributions to the General Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and act as a liaison between the GMEC and residency program faculty members.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Reimbursement for Relocation
  • Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
  • Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • $5,000 for Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days
  • Full reimbursement for Boards and Licensing fees
  • Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
  • Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities


Salary Range: $225,000-$275,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications
  • BC by the American Board of Pediatrics
  • Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Associate Program Director or Director
  • Demonstrated success working individually and as part of a team


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ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

  • Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation


We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For and FORTUNE magazine for 15 years
  • Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
  • 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
  • 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
  • Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
  • Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
  • One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
  • One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
  • Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
  • NJ Sustainable Business


Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health System 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

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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 System, 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

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.
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