OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER - EM PEDS - MEDICAL DIRECTOR
About The Position
TeamHealth is seeking a visionary, board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician to serve as medical director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing pediatric ED within Atlantic Health System, working under the chairman of the ED and collaborating with experienced emergency medicine leaders and a dedicated pediatric care team. The role includes program development, mentoring, clinical leadership, and access to national resources, mentorship, and development programs. The department sees approximately 15,000 pediatric visits annually and has an 8-bed dedicated pediatric ED. It provides 24/7 physician coverage in 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.), with 12 hours of advanced practice clinician support daily. The department has a pediatric-trained nursing team, full pediatric and specialty support, a pediatric hospitalist program, and 24/7 NICU and anesthesia support. It uses EPIC EMR and has an academic affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The position offers an estimated base compensation of $190 to $220 per hour and is not benefits eligible. The job benefits section separately lists a monthly medical director stipend, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, professional liability insurance with tail coverage, CME opportunities through TeamHealth Institute, flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and leadership development support at local and national levels.
Requirements
- Board certification in emergency medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or pediatrics (ABP).
- Specialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine.
- Completion of a pediatric emergency medicine fellowship.
- Demonstrated leadership experience or committee experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to clinical excellence, patient care, operations, and education.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of pediatric ED program development.
- Provide mentoring and clinical leadership.
- Help shape and grow the pediatric emergency department.
- Support clinical excellence, patient care, operations, and education.
Benefits
- Monthly medical director stipend
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance available
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME opportunities through TeamHealth Institute
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Leadership development support at local and national levels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
