Pediatric Pulmonologist

RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist for leadership role in Northern NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health system in New Jersey, is seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist to serve as the new Chief of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology in Northern New Jersey. This individual will be responsible for pediatric pulmonary services at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey and The Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, part of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Ideal candidates will be dedicated to building and helping to cultivate growth of the program throughout the RWJBarnabas Health hospital system.

About Position:  

• Employed full-time with clinical and administrative responsibilities for the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel
• Provide the full range of pediatric pulmonary clinical services, including inpatient and outpatient consultations at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, its Pediatric Specialty Center offices, located at 375 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and any designated affiliated sites
• Coordinate patient care provided by the Division’s physician, ancillary and administrative support staff
• Teaching responsibilities including oversight, development and implementation of the pediatric pulmonary curriculum for medical students and residents
• Growing a robust referral base including the establishment of satellite clinical outpatient sites in our service area
• Serve as the Medical Director for the Cystic Fibrosis program and the pediatric pulmonology laboratory at the West Orange Pediatric Specialty Center
• Provide direction and program development for the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology

Candidate Requirements:  

• Must be board certified in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Ideal candidates will have 5 or more years of clinical training
• Experience in and desire to continue with bronchoscopy program
• Experience leading a team or administering pediatric pulmonology programs
• A passion for caring for children with complex medical needs 

About Saint Barnabas Medical Center:

Since 1865, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey’s oldest and nonprofit, nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community’s highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. The institution traditionally treats more than 28,000 pediatric inpatients and over 26,000 pediatric Emergency Department patients each year. The Medical Center and the Pediatric Specialty Center provide treatment and services for more than 25,000 outpatient visits annually.  The Medical Center includes a new, state-of-the-art 56-bed NICU, 10-bed PICU and 35-bed inpatient unit.  Saint Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing the highest level of patient care-delivering nearly 6,000 babies annually, caring for more newly diagnosed cancer patients, creating breakthroughs in the field of infertility, and providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services. 

About the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center:

As a premier healthcare provider for children throughout New Jersey, Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (CHoNJ) offers specialized treatment for pediatric patients who are either injured or have ailing health. Preventative programs are also offered to help patients achieve and maintain good health.

Our hospital within a hospital serves pediatric patients exclusively. We understand that children have unique needs when it comes to medical care, requiring more than just clinical intervention. Our patients receive treatment in a calming and compassionate atmosphere in nearly 30 pediatric subspecialties including a full-service Children’s Heart Center pediatric cardiac surgery program.

Experienced surgical and medical specialists include a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a Pediatric Emergency Department, and the only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in New Jersey with an ECMO unit to assist infants in severe respiratory distress. Children's Hospital also offers a Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and a specialized pediatric anesthesia and sedation program for children undergoing surgical procedures.

CHoNJ preventive programs that promote health and wellness in our community include the Beth Greenhouse with access to fresh, nutritious produce, the award winning KidsFit pediatric weight management and wellness program. In conjunction with the Reverend Dr. Ronald B. Christian Community Health and Wellness Center, an intergenerational “neighborhood hub and learning lab,” classes are offered that teach the importance of good nutrition.

To learn about this and other positions, please contact Amal Elmogahzy, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health directly via email: Amal.Elmogahzy@rwjbh.org  or phone: 862-236-0720.