Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

The Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Related Diseases in the Department of Neurology at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), a major academic medical center within the Hackensack Meridian Health( HMH)  system, seeks to employ a full-time BC/BE neurologist with fellowship training in MS, neuromyelitis optica & related disorders & interest in teaching medical & graduate students & residents. The Center boasts a robust clinical trial program with  1b, 2, 3, and 4b, including CAR-T studies and integrated digital solutions. The Center seeks candidates with an interest in outcomes research, clinical trials & translational research. The Center fosters an interprofessional approach in which neurologists, neuro psychologists, neurorehabilitation specialists, pain management physicians, neuro-ophthalmologists & social workers who are cognizant of health care disparities, strive to provide patient-centered care, accurate diagnoses, state-of-the-art treatment, opportunities for clinical trial participation & to maximize community living. Faculty rank at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience.

This position will be jointly recruited by Krupa Pandey, MD, Director, Division of Multiple Sclerosis & Vice-Chair of Clinical Research for the Department of Neurology & Associate  Professor of Neurology at the School of Medicine, & Florian P. Thomas, MD, PhD, Professor & Chair of the Neuroscience Institute & the Department of Neurology at HUMC & the School of Medicine.

The Center for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Related Diseases at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) continues to be a nationally recognized leader in MScare. It holds accreditation as a Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and is a member of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. The center, founded by Dr. Florian P. Thomas, Chair of the Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Institute at HUMC,  is now under the directorship of Dr. Krupa Pandey, a fellowship-trained MS specialist, employs 1 other MS specialist,  an advanced practicing nurse, and 2 MS registered nurses.  The Center has over 1250 established MS patients and is rapidly growing.  HMH is the largest, most comprehensive, and integrated network in New Jersey, with 18 hospitals and more than 500 patient care and physician practice locations throughout the state. It comprises three academic medical centers (all featuring Comprehensive Stroke Centers), and has a dedicated team of over 36,000 members and 7,000 physicians. Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) is consistently recognized for its excellence. For 2025-2026, U.S. News & World Report ranked HUMC as the #1 hospital in New Jersey and the New York metro area. Furthermore, HUMC is the first hospital in New Jersey and only the second in the nation to achieve Magnet recognition for nursing excellence seven consecutive times. The medical center has also been distinguished as one of Healthgrades' "America's 50 Best Hospitals. Across the network, Hackensack Meridian Health's commitment to quality care is evident, with two of its hospitals ranking in the top five in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report: Hackensack University Medical Center (#1) and Jersey Shore University Medical Center (#5). HUMC is conveniently located just 8 miles west of Northern Manhattan.

Neurosciences at HUMC:

• Hackensack University Medical Center has the only nationally recognized Neurology & Neurosurgery program in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026.
• Has 100+ Team Members. Prominent specialties include Epilepsy, MS, Stroke,? Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, Movement Disorders, Neuro-Ophthalmology,? Neurogenetics, Neurocritical Care, TBI/Concussion & ALS
• Active Clinical Research Unit led by physician-director with several coordinators & multiple ongoing sponsored & investigator-initiated research projects in MS, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Hereditary Neuropathy, ALS, Dementia & Movement Disorders

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $228,730. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.

Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

Founded in 1888 with just 12 beds, Hackensack University Medical Center was Bergen County's first hospital. As we continue to grow and flourish, this nonprofit, teaching and research hospital has grown to become the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in New Jersey. Not only have we added 763 more beds to our facilities, we’re now Bergen County’s hub of healthcare for the Northern New Jersey and New York metropolitan areas.

HackensackUMC enjoys numerous clinical, research and academic affiliations with world-renowned partners. HackensackUMC is one of Bergen County’s largest employers with a work force of over 7,600 employees. The more than 1,600 physicians and dentists on the medical and dental staff represent the full spectrum of specialties and subspecialties and are international leaders in healthcare.

AT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, WE'RE READY TO HELP YOU ADVANCE YOUR CAREER!

Our collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice professionals help make us a distinguished leader, committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

WE KEEP GETTING BETTER: 

Hackensack Meridian Health is the leading not-for-profit health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. We aim to serve as a national model for changing and simplifying health care delivery through partnerships with innovative companies and focusing on quality and safety.

OUR MISSION: 

We will transform health care and be recognized as the leader of positive change.

OUR VISION: 

Because innovation is in our DNA, compelling us to create a world where the highest quality care is human-centered, accessible and affordable; we’re always ready to deliver the outcomes that matter most, and excellence is the standard.

OUR NETWORK: 

Hackensack Meridian Health was created in 2016 as a merger of Hackensack University Medical Center and its affiliated hospitals, with Meridian Health System, and is now a large integrated not-for-profit health care organization spanning the eastern shore of New Jersey. HMH comprises 18 hospitals, including two academic medical centers, two children’s hospitals and ten community hospitals, physician practices, more than 120 ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, hospice services, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, and urgent care and after-hours centers.

DEFINING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:

At the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, our mission is to develop our students, residents, fellows, faculty, and health care environment to deliver the highest quality care for all. Our approach is unique as we utilize the best components of different evidence-based teaching methods, and structure our foundational curriculum explicitly to give students what they need to thrive in the modern, technically demanding, clinical setting.

RANKED #1 IN NEW JERSEY:

Hackensack Meridian Health has two hospitals ranked on New Jersey’s Top 10 Best Hospitals list according to U.S. News & World Report. Hackensack University Medical Center is the #1 adult and children’s hospitals in New Jersey, with premier cancer care at John Theurer Cancer Center, a nationally ranked Orthopedics program, the state’s best programs in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Geriatrics, Pulmonology and Lung Surgery, and the only nationally ranked programs in the state for Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Urology. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is ranked #6 and has received national recognition for its Orthopedics, and Pulmonary & Lung Surgery programs. And JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute has once again been ranked among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals.

ARE YOU READY TO CONTRIBUTE TO A GROUNDBREAKING HEALTH CARE NETWORK?