Atlantic Health System is Seeking a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician in Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician at Morristown Medical Center. This is a great opportunity for a palliative care physician to practice amongst a supportive and knowledgeable team of five physicians and three APNs. The opportunity encompasses both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, a flexible Monday-Friday schedule, and a desirable call schedule. 

The ideal physician will perform comprehensive health histories, physical assessments, and incorporate holistic aspects of patient care for those with serious illnesses. Responsibilities include accurate and timely documentation, planning for the continuum of care, strong symptom management skills, and the ability to provide specialized palliative care services to children with serious illness/es and their families.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Experience with Pediatrics
• Fellowship training preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
• NJ licensed or eligible
• BLS certification is required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays
• CME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

If interested, please share your CV with Kayla Hogan, Physician Recruiter, kayla.hogan@atlantichealth.org.

Rated the number one hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for five years in a row, Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America’s ‘50 Best Hospitals’ for seven consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World’s Best Hospitals (the 46th best hospital in the United States and number one in NJ) by Newsweek.  We were also ranked the top hospital with more than 350 beds in New Jersey by Castle Connolly and Leapfrog recognized us with an “A” hospital safety grade – its highest – fourteen  consecutive times.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health System, headquartered in Morristown, N.J., is an integrated health care delivery system powered by a workforce of 16,000 team members dedicated to building healthier communities. The system is comprised of 350 sites of care, including six hospitals: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Goryeb Children’s Hospital. Atlantic Health System also supports communities through Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, and its subsidiary, Atlantic Ambulance Corporation. Atlantic Health System sponsors the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the larger ACOs in the nation, and Optimus Healthcare Partners.