Pediatric Neurologist

NJ PEDIATRIC NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE•Morristown, NJ

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Job Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Evaluate, diagnose, and manage children with a full spectrum of neurological conditions including epilepsy, headache, neurogenetic and neuromuscular disorders, developmental delay, ADHD, movement disorders, and neuroimmunologic conditions. Perform and interpret EEGs, EMGs, and other relevant neurodiagnostic studies as appropriate to training and credentialing. Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment and management plans for patients and families. Provide inpatient consultative services at affiliated hospitals as needed. Maintain a clinical volume of approximately 8–12 patients per day in the outpatient setting. Participate in on-call coverage rotation shared among NJPNI pediatric neurologists. Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Care Work closely with NJPNI subspecialists including pediatric neurosurgeons, physiatrists, neuropsychologists, and nurse practitioners. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care coordination meetings. Communicate regularly with referring physicians, primary care providers, therapists, and school personnel regarding patient management and recommendations. Academic and Professional Development Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliated academic programs. Contribute to ongoing research, publications, or quality improvement projects as aligned with NJPNI’s academic mission. Stay current with advances in pediatric neurology through continuing medical education (CME), conferences, and professional society participation. Administrative and Compliance Complete timely and accurate electronic medical documentation in accordance with NJPNI policies. Maintain all required licensure, credentialing, and compliance certifications. Adhere to institutional and departmental quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Qualifications Required: MD or DO from an accredited medical school. Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Neurology (ABPN). Active or eligible New Jersey medical license. Strong clinical background in general pediatric neurology. Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills. Preferred: Fellowship training or subspecialty expertise (e.g., epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurogenetics, neuroimmunology, movement disorders). Experience with EMR systems Interest in clinical research, medical education, or program development. Schedule Full-Time position. Primarily outpatient care with limited inpatient consultation coverage. Rotating call schedule shared across the department. Opportunities for hybrid telehealth and multi-site practice. Salary Range Competitive, commensurate with experience and credentials. Why Join NJPNI Work within New Jersey’s premier pediatric neuroscience institute, serving as a regional leader in comprehensive neurological care. Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment with strong administrative and clinical infrastructure. Opportunities for subspecialization, leadership, and academic advancement. Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. Support for continuing education, board maintenance, and professional growth.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Neurology (ABPN).
Active or eligible New Jersey medical license.
Strong clinical background in general pediatric neurology.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills.

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training or subspecialty expertise (e.g., epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurogenetics, neuroimmunology, movement disorders).
Experience with EMR systems
Interest in clinical research, medical education, or program development.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage children with a full spectrum of neurological conditions including epilepsy, headache, neurogenetic and neuromuscular disorders, developmental delay, ADHD, movement disorders, and neuroimmunologic conditions.
Perform and interpret EEGs, EMGs, and other relevant neurodiagnostic studies as appropriate to training and credentialing.
Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment and management plans for patients and families.
Provide inpatient consultative services at affiliated hospitals as needed.
Maintain a clinical volume of approximately 8–12 patients per day in the outpatient setting.
Participate in on-call coverage rotation shared among NJPNI pediatric neurologists.
Work closely with NJPNI subspecialists including pediatric neurosurgeons, physiatrists, neuropsychologists, and nurse practitioners.
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care coordination meetings.
Communicate regularly with referring physicians, primary care providers, therapists, and school personnel regarding patient management and recommendations.
Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliated academic programs.
Contribute to ongoing research, publications, or quality improvement projects as aligned with NJPNI’s academic mission.
Stay current with advances in pediatric neurology through continuing medical education (CME), conferences, and professional society participation.
Complete timely and accurate electronic medical documentation in accordance with NJPNI policies.
Maintain all required licensure, credentialing, and compliance certifications.
Adhere to institutional and departmental quality, safety, and regulatory standards.