RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Full-Time Neonatologist for Employment in Jersey City, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system, is currently seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Neonatologist to join our dedicated team at Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC). This position offers the opportunity to practice in a community hospital setting with a 41-bed Level IIIB NICU that delivers high-acuity neonatal care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the NICU:

• 41-bed Level IIIB NICU
• High-frequency ventilation (oscillator and jet)
• Therapeutic hypothermia (body cooling)
• Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) capability
• Full pediatric subspecialty support
• Multidisciplinary team including experienced neonatal nurses, a dedicated registered dietitian, rehabilitation therapists (PT/OT/ST) lactation therapists, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care for critically ill and premature infants
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds
• Collaborate closely with pediatric subspecialists, nursing, and ancillary staff
• Engage with families to review care plans and provide regular updates
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Share equitable call coverage with a collegial team
• May provide outpatient follow-up care through the High-Risk Infant Follow-Up Program (if available at the assigned site)

About the Position:

• Full-time, hospital-employed role at JCMC
• Provide comprehensive in-house neonatal coverage
• Support and attend high-risk deliveries
• Opportunity to consult with antepartum patients
• While not required, participation in research activities to enhance the visibility of our neonatology program is welcomed and encouraged

Candidate Requirements: 

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology 
• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey 
• Strong commitment to patient care, education, and teamwork 
• New graduates are encouraged to apply! 

Why RWJBarnabas Health? 

As the state’s largest integrated healthcare system, RWJBarnabas Health offers: 

• Competitive compensation and robust benefits package 
• Health, life, malpractice, and disability insurance 
• 401(k) and Honors Policy PTO 
• A supportive and collaborative clinical environment with opportunities for advancement 

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $200,000 to $400,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience. 

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to learn more about openings within our system, please contact Melissa Fairley, Physician Recruiter, via email at Melissa.Fairley@rwjbh.org. 

Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) is located on a 15-acre campus overlooking the New York Harbor and Liberty State Park. The hospital serves as a regional referral and teaching hospital that provides the highest level of care for women and infants, and trauma and cardiac patients. Inside our spacious facility, our renowned medical professionals use the latest technologies to provide state-of-the-art care and compassion.

Our Imaging Center features advanced imaging technology, including the latest digital mammography, MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound and dual energy X-ray equipment. The Cristie Kerr Women’s Health Center offers women convenient access to the highest level of medical care.

Together, they represent a leap forward in Hudson County health services. Jersey City Medical Center is the provider of Advanced Life Support for Hudson County. JCMC is a Regional Trauma Center, a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Center, a Regional Heart Hospital with cardiac surgery.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.