The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ is hiring a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director

Physician Requirements: Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics. Prior leadership experience preferred but not required.

Job Description Summary

• Assess, plan and implement Pediatric Emergency care services.
• Responsible for integration of Pediatric Emergency services within the Emergency Department at SPUH.
• Responsible for oversight of the quality of care delivered in the Pediatric ED
• Lead the process of development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of Pediatric emergency care services.
• Serve as representative in collaborations with other Pediatric facilities and community organizations to facilitate effective community-wide availability of Pediatric emergency care services.
• Oversee the physicians working within the Pediatric ED.
• General oversight of Pediatric ED staff

Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in diabetes, gastroenterology with a specialized Heartburn and Reflux Center, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction surgery. The hospital offers a midwifery service and has plans to open a brand-new state-of-the-art Birth Center. Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.

Pediatric Emergency Department Profile:

• 24,000 annual Pediatric visits
• 14-bed PEDS ED with 11 private rooms and Pediatric Fast Track area
• Scribe coverage
• A large acute-care area for more serious injuries and illnesses
• 54 bed Level III NICU/8 bed PICU
• Full complement of Pediatric sub-specialists on site
• Excellent throughput metrics
• Paragon EMR system
• Pediatric residency on site

Awards and Recognition

• The only NICU in New Jersey to earn the Beacon Award for Excellence
• Designated by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer four times in a row
• Graded by the Hospital Safety Score as one of the nation’s safest hospitals
• US News and World Report regionally ranked Saint Peter’s on the Best Hospitals List
• Magnet Recognized via American Nurses Credentialing Center
• The only pediatric emergency department in New Jersey to receive the Lantern Award from the national Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) 2022 - 2025
• 2022 Women’s Choice Award® for Best Pediatric Emergency Care

New Brunswick, New Jersey, is located in Middlesex County and is home to Rutgers University. The city is nicknamed "The Health Care City" to reflect the importance of the city's healthcare industry.

• 30 minutes from Staten Island
• 1 hour from New York City and the New Jersey beaches
• 2 hours to Philadelphia and Atlantic City
• 15-block downtown area with nearly 50 restaurants
• Home to State Theatre New Jersey, Crossroads Theatre, and George Street Playhouse