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Medical Director Job in Summit, New Jersey

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director in Summit, NJ

Company:TeamHealth

Professions/Specialties:Medical Director,Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Location:Summit, New Jersey, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

TeamHealth is seeking a visionary, board-certified pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physician to serve as medical director at the Overlook Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Department in Summit, New Jersey.
A 467-bed, nationally recognized facility, Overlook is part of the Atlantic Health System. With a dedicated pediatric connection to Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown, Overlook offers robust support and seamless care to more than 100 pediatric specialists. This is a rare leadership opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing pediatric ED within a nationally acclaimed health system, working under the chairman of the ED.

Why Join Us?
  • Leadership and impact: Take ownership of program development, mentoring, and clinical leadership
  • Supportive environment: Collaborate with experienced emergency medicine leaders and a dedicated pediatric care team
  • Career advancement: Step into a prominent leadership role with access to national resources, mentorship, and development programs

Opportunity Overview
  • 15,000 annual pediatric ED visits
  • 8-bed dedicated pediatric ED
  • 24/7 physician coverage (12-hour shifts: 7a-7p/7p-7a)
  • 12 hours of advanced practice clinician support daily
  • Pediatric-trained nursing team
  • Full pediatric and specialty support
  • EPIC EMR
  • 24/7 NICU and anesthesia support
  • Pediatric hospitalist program
  • Academic affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA
  • Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary of $190 to $220 per hour; this role is not benefits eligible

Qualifications
  • Board certified in emergency medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or pediatrics (ABP)
  • Specialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine
  • PEM fellowship trained
  • Demonstrated leadership experience or committee experience
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to clinical excellence, patient care, operations and education
To learn more, apply today.

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- Monthly medical director stipend
- Sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team
- Relocation assistance available
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME opportunities through TeamHealth Institute
- Flexible scheduling and excellent work-life balance
- Leadership development support at local and national levels

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About TeamHealth Overlook Medical Center

Overlook Medical Center is a nationally recognized regional medical center providing state-of-the-art health care in a healing, family-centered environment. There are podiatry, dental, family medicine, internal medicine, OB, and radiology residents. Also surgical residents from Columbia. Very involved community physicians.