Pediatric physician assistant job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a BC/BE General Pediatrician to join the Institute for Child Development at the JMS Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. Located in New Jersey just 8 miles west of Manhattan the area offers excellent schools and easy access to New York City. The Institute for Child Development (ICD) has gained a national and international reputation for providing superior diagnostic and treatment services to children with a variety of special needs. Its mission is to help children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, and complex medical needs achieve their maximum potential while providing guidance and support to their families, as well as education and community outreach.

The ideal candidate will have a special interest in neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, such as ADHD and experience managing medication for such disorders.

Opportunity Highlights

• Work closely with the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric team to enhance expertise in management of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders.
• Provide medication management with major focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Support patients and families through collaboration with medical, educational and community resources.
• Actively participate in teaching medical students and residents along with facilitating educational opportunities for other clinical personnel within ICD.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
• Collaborate with experienced clinical and administrative teams in the Children's Hospital.
• Join highly experienced professionals providing exceptional care in many Pediatric Specialties at the JMS Children's Hospital.
• Fellowship experience, weekend, and call duties are not required.

Enjoy a dynamic and enriching multidisciplinary team environment while engaging in communication outreach, educational development and clinical research opportunities.

Submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) brings pediatric primary care for babies, children and teens to many northeast Ohio communities through our 35+ pediatric offices. Join our established Akron East practice of 5 experienced pediatricians as the practice continues to grow. This is an outpatient opportunity with shared well newborn nursery coverage at Akron General. Newborn rounds and call are shared between the Akron East and Fairlawn practices with call being approximately 1:12. Calls only reach the physician after being screened by our excellent after hour's nurse triage phone line which handles more than 90% of the calls. The office is open a half day on Saturday mornings which are rotated between all providers in the office. This is a busy existing practice, so we welcome new graduates or established providers to step into a practice that they can continue to develop and grow.

Our offices follow standard hospital-based policies, while retaining the local culture of each practice. Our physicians enjoy the use of EPIC as a system-wide integrated electronic health record. Our primary care offices are all PCMH certified. The Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between people and their clinical care teams. Research shows that they improve quality, the patient experience and staff satisfaction, while reducing health care costs.

This opportunity offers:

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting Bonus

• Quality and Productivity Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence based malpractice
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies with The Fiducius Team

Hospital Overview

Ranked a Best Children's Hospital by US News and World Report, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio , providing more than 1 million patient encounters each year. It is centered around two free-standing pediatric hospitals, regional health centers, and 50+ primary care and subspecialty locations. Children aren't just a segment of our focus, they are our focus. The services at Akron Children's Hospital span the entire scope of medical services available today - from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care. We've been leading the way to healthier futures for children since 1890.

Akron Children's Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8 ^th largest children's hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Akron Children's is dedicated to family-centered care, and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience.

The resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.

Community Overview:

It's something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities - the Northeast Ohio community - are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You'll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children's as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children's gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

There are many great communities within an easy commute and is centrally located between Akron and Cleveland with easy access to the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The location is in close proximity to great public and private schools.

From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the greater Akron area has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources. This four-season community offers outdoor enthusiasts more than 40,000 acres of parks for year-round enjoyment.

Runners, hikers, bikers and families who like to explore have plenty of options including the recreation of the Towpath Trail. The 110-mile towpath trail from Cleveland to below Canton offers places of tranquility, and hidden views of wildlife. Akron's proximity to interstate highways put us minutes from major airports and the rich cultural benefits of Cleveland, Columbus, and Pittsburgh. Northeast Ohio has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop and dine.

Visit www.akronchildrens.org to apply online or for additional information.

• Mon-Fri with limited call
• Average patient volume: 18-24/day
• 36 hours of patient contact; 4 hours admin time
• Medical Assistants, Front Desk, and leadership support provided
• Clinical responsibilities to include all ages, wellness and chronic care disease management, as well as specialized procedures according to candidate's interest

We seek candidates who:

• Are Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Experienced preferred
• Patient-focused, friendly and willing to build patient panel

Banner Health total compensation package includes:

• Salary base plus incentives
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid CME days with allowance
• Fully paid occurrence based malpractice
• Excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family
• These locations qualify for federal loan forgiveness

Banner Health is a financially sound non-profit organization, with a Fitch rating of AA-. We are physician-led, and value the voice of our providers. We take pride in being integrated and innovative, developing ways for Health Care Made Easier, Life Made Better . Discover for yourself the benefits of working with the support of Banner Health and having access to the latest technology, a multitude of yearlong outdoor activity options, from hiking, cycling to boating to golf, to simply sitting and enjoying some of Mother Nature's most astounding creations. When it comes to a variety of lifestyle and leisure choices like this, you just can't beat Arizona.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.

The safety of our team members and patients is of utmost importance, so Banner is requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for all team members. As members of the health care field, we are in the business of caring for people, so we take seriously our commitment to ensure our patients and teams are safeguarded from this rapidly changing and dangerous disease.