Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on26, Locust Drive, Summit, Union County, New Jersey, 07901, United States
About the Team
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. Overlook is a 467-bed, nationally recognized facility within the Atlantic Health System. With a dedicated pediatric connection to Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown, the center 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 directly under the chairman of the ED. The role offers a supportive environment to collaborate with experienced emergency medicine leaders and a dedicated pediatric care team, providing access to national resources, mentorship, and development programs.
About the Role
As Medical Director, you will take ownership of program development, mentoring, and clinical leadership for a department handling 15,000 annual pediatric ED visits. The department features an 8-bed dedicated pediatric ED with 24/7 physician coverage, a pediatric-trained nursing team, and full pediatric and specialty support. You will work alongside 12 hours of daily advanced practice clinician support and benefit from 24/7 NICU and anesthesia support, as well as an academic affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
Hiring Process
To learn more about this opportunity and the team, please apply today.
Work location
Work model: On-site
26, Locust Drive, Summit, Union County, New Jersey, 07901, United States
Summit, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as medical director for the Pediatric Emergency Department
- check_circleShape and grow the high-performing pediatric ED program
- check_circleProvide clinical leadership and mentorship to the care team
- check_circleCollaborate with emergency medicine leaders and pediatric specialists
- check_circleEnsure commitment to clinical excellence, patient care, and education
- check_circleOversee program development and operational excellence
Requirements
- verifiedBoard certified in emergency medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or pediatrics (ABP)
- verifiedSpecialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine
- verifiedPEM fellowship trained
- verifiedDemonstrated leadership experience or committee experience
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In this Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director at TeamHealth role, you will serve as medical director for the pediatric emergency department; shape and grow the high-performing pediatric ed program; provide clinical leadership and mentorship to the care team; and collaborate with emergency medicine leaders and pediatric specialists.
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TeamHealth is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Board certified in emergency medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or pediatrics (ABP); Specialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine; PEM fellowship trained; and Demonstrated leadership experience or committee experience.
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director at TeamHealth is based in 26, Locust Drive, Summit, Union County, New Jersey, 07901, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Key skills for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director at TeamHealth include Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Emergency Medicine; Pediatrics; and Epic Emr.
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