Children’s Specialized Hospital – Pediatrician

Primary Care Pediatrician

Children's Specialized Hospital | RWJBarnabas Health

Children's Specialized Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking a dedicated Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Primary Care Pediatrician to join our nationally recognized team providing comprehensive, family-centered care to children with special healthcare needs.  This position is located in Hamilton, NJ.

This is an exceptional opportunity to care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults through age 21 in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on improving the lives of children with complex medical and developmental conditions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care while working alongside specialists to provide coordinated treatment plans that support the unique needs of every patient and family.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join one of the nation's leading pediatric rehabilitation and special needs healthcare organizations
• Provide comprehensive primary care for children with complex medical and developmental conditions from birth through age 21
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists and allied health professionals
• Deliver preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, and care coordination in a patient- and family-centered medical home
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development designed to enhance patient outcomes
• Work within New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, continuing medical education, and collaboration across multiple pediatric specialties

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
• BLS and PALS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Strong commitment to providing compassionate, family-centered care for children with special healthcare needs
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and care coordination skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive care, wellness visits, and acute illness management for children with special healthcare needs
• Coordinate care with pediatric specialists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, comprehensive treatment
• Develop individualized care plans that support each patient's medical, developmental, and psychosocial needs
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards
• Participate in shared call coverage to ensure continuity of patient care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and evidence-based practice
• Foster collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams

Why Children's Specialized Hospital?
Children's Specialized Hospital is one of the nation's leading providers of pediatric rehabilitation and care for children with special healthcare needs. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, physicians benefit from the resources of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system while practicing in a mission-driven environment dedicated to helping every child achieve their fullest potential.

NJ Paid Transparency
The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $200,000 to $250,000 per year.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Malpractice coverage
• Opportunities for academic collaboration, research, and professional development

How to Apply
If you are interested in learning more about this position or other Pediatric positions with RWJBarnabas Health or Rutgers Medical School, please contact Melissa Fairley, Physician Recruiter, via email at Melissa.Fairley@rwjbh.org

Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health. At 13 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialist’s partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential. 

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.

Join RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to cultivating a team of dynamic and diverse physicians. Our goal is to create an equitable environment in which to work and receive care, to champion a diverse workforce, and to foster an inclusive setting that meets the social, cultural and linguistic needs of the communities we serve state-wide. We welcome and embrace the unique perspectives of our physicians, recognizing that this leads to better patient care, satisfaction and outcomes.