Hackensack Meridian Health

Child Neurologist - Neptune, New Jersey

Neptune, NJ

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Child Neurologist

Hackensack Meridian Health

Neptune, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a BC/BE, Child Neurologist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center/ K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital in Neptune, New Jersey. This is a great opportunity to join an established team and enjoy a busy clinical practice along with teaching, research, administrative and supervisory opportunities.

Opportunity Highlights:

  • Employed position
  • 45 Bed Inpatient Unit
  • 10 Bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • 35 Bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Pediatric Sedation Service
  • Level II Pediatric Trauma Department
  • Certified Child Life Specialists
  • HOPE Tower – new state-of-the-art pediatric outpatient office
  • Pediatric Residency Program
  • Child Neurology Residency Program (one of only 2 in NJ)

Qualifications:

  • M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School
  • Successful completion of fellowship program
  • Board Eligibility/Certification by the appropriate Board and subspecialty board
  • Have or the ability to obtain a New Jersey Medical License
  • The successful candidate will have a commitment to outstanding pediatric care.
  • Subspecialty interest in a field such as epilepsy, neuromuscular, headache, neuro oncology, neuro genetics or movements disorders is highly desirable.

COMPENSATION:

Starting Base Salary: $216,272

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. 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.

About Hackensack Meridian Health

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. 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.

Posted January 10, 2026