Physician -Child Neurology - Atlantic Health Careers

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Active participation in education of residents and medical students rotating through the Pediatric Neurology service as well as through interactions on the inpatient service
• Present didactic lectures in pediatric neurology to GME/UME students as well as giving pediatric grand rounds periodically.
• Attend and participate as a speaker in continuing medical educational (CME) events.
• Participate in community education and scientific programs as may be delegated or assigned to the Physician by the Chair of Pediatrics.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct outpatient care to pediatric patients (birth through at least age 21) with neurological disorders at Atlantic Health System hospitals and associated satellite practice locations.
• Provide inpatient consultations and primary responsibility for admitting patients with pediatric neurological disorders.
• Participate in the departments patient- and family-centered care model and ensure effective communication, prompt responsiveness and clinical collaboration with all disciplines including physicians in pediatric critical care, nursing and others.
• Provide open and timely communication with patients, families and their significant others.
• Participate in on-call coverage of Pediatric Neurology service. Coverage will be distributed equitably.
• Provide timely communication with referring and collaborating physicians.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

• Maintain the academic and administrative process by continually engaging in self-learning, acquisition of CME, and participating in research seminars and other group and inter-disciplinary activities.

RESEARCH:

• Identify and encourage opportunities to collaborate with pediatric residents on research projects, case reports, and other academic pursuits.
• Consider initiating or participating in relevant research opportunities.

OUTREACH AND MARKETING:

• Market the practice through direct physician to physician communication, community education, community service or other appropriate channels.
• Present Grand Rounds at neighboring institutions as deemed appropriate by the Pediatric Neurology Division Chief.
• Participate in expansion of Pediatric Neurology services and development of satellite practice locations.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Maintain compliance with JCAHP and DOH requirements.
• Maintain current medical license, DEA, and CDS number and American Board Pediatrics certification.
• Maintain and implement standards for health promotion and health maintenance.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurology
NJ licensed or eligible for licensure in NJ

Goryeb Childrens Hospital is an 86,000 square foot facility at Morristown Medical Center (2020-21 USNWR #1 NJ Hospital) with facilities at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ and 4 other subspecialty satellite locations. With over 250 pediatricians and 100 pediatric subspecialists from 22 different specialty areas, we offer comprehensive pediatric services. An independent pediatric residency training program exists with 38 residents, medical students on regular rotation, and status as a regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Physicians are part of Atlantic Medical Group, 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.

Atlantic Health System, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey is a leading non profit health-caredelivery system in New Jersey. The New Jersey network includes: Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, Overlook Medical Center in Summit, Newton Medical Center in Newton, Chilton Medical center in Pompton Plains, Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, Goryeb Childrens Hospital in Morristown and Atlantic Rehabilitation and Atlantic Home Care and Hospice.