Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
Pediatric Rheumatology Physician Department of PediatricsWe are seeking a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist to
establish and lead the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at The Children’s
Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. This is a
unique and exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up within a
well-resourced, state-designated acute care children’s hospital serving one of
New Jersey’s most diverse communities.The Division of Pediatric Rheumatologywill provide diagnosis,
treatment, and long-term management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and
musculoskeletal disorders in children from infancy through young adulthood. As
the sole Pediatric Rheumatologist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the
program, building referral relationships across the system, and expanding
access to this critically underserved specialty in Central New Jersey.Opportunity Highlights• Program Leadership: Founding opportunity to establish and grow the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
- define clinical protocols, build the team, and shape the program’s future• Scope of Practice: Full spectrum of pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE),
juvenile dermatomyositis, vasculitis, Kawasaki disease, periodic fever
syndromes, and autoinflammatory diseases• Collaborative Care: Multidisciplinary partnership with pediatric
nephrology, ophthalmology (uveitis monitoring), dermatology, orthopedics,
physical therapy, and occupational therapy• Supportive Environment: Transparent leadership and administration
fostering open communication and the open exchange of ideasBenefits
Package: Our benefits package offers a competitive salary, up to 44 days of paid time off, and both 401(k) with a 5% match and 457(b) plans. Additional perks include a $3,000 CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage. We also provide wellness programs, family caregiving support, child backup care, life and AD&D insurance, and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit health system. Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees, full reimbursement of licensing renewal fees, and medical staff membership dues are also included.About Us:• State-designated acute care children's hospital serving newborns through
young adulthood in New Brunswick, NJ • Part
of Saint Peter's Healthcare System, one of New Jersey's busiest and most
diverse health systems• Newly designed Pediatric ED with 25,000+ annual
visits, supported by top pediatric intensivists and neonatologists • 54-bed nationally recognized Level IV NICU, 14-bed PICU with
step-down, and a dedicated inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit • Full range of medical and surgical pediatric subspecialties, including
innovative anterior scoliosis correction • Freestanding pediatric residency program with 24 residents• Regional
Centers of Excellence - Inherited Endocrine Disorders · Craniofacial ·
Metabolic · Child Protection • Location - New Brunswick, NJ — 45 min to NYC by train, 45 min to
the beach, 1 hour to PhiladelphiaRequirements: • A Medical degree and the successful completion of ACGME or AOA residency and Fellowship• MD or DO license in the State of New Jersey• Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board• CDS and DEA license required• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insuranceFull-time compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 175,000.00 - 750,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, years of experience, academic and administrative appointment, and pre-established metrics on productivity/patient engagement/quality. The compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.