RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center are Seeking a Per Diem Pediatric Hospitalist for Employment in NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking a Per Diem Pediatric Hospitalist to support services at Monmouth Medical Center. This opportunity provides the chance to work alongside a dedicated team of providers and supportive staff. The ideal candidate will possess the confidence to manage neonatal codes, conduct patient assessments, assist with deliveries, and handle pediatric emergent cases. Additionally, this role presents valuable opportunities for mentorship and the potential for substantial career advancement.

Located in the vibrant community of Long Branch, New Jersey, this picturesque coastal town boasts a dynamic and lively community. Enjoy the serenity of stunning beaches and a bustling boardwalk alongside an array of dining and entertainment options, which fosters a terrific sense of community. With a thriving economy and a host of recreational activities, Long Branch continues to remain as one of the most desired locations in New Jersey.

More about the role:

• Oversee the care of newborns admitted to the hospitalist service
• Attend deliveries as requested by the Obstetrical Service
• Respond to neonatal codes and assess patient as needed
• Ensure the appropriate follow-up of laboratory data and x-rays, and ensure appropriate communication between resident physician, attending pediatrician, and the patients’ families
• Complete all paperwork necessary for the billing of patients for whom the Physician has completed procedures on, on whom the Physician has consulted in any area of the hospital, and whom the Physician has cared for while the patient was hospitalized, on the day of service or within 48 hours
• Complete the discharge summary and write a daily note on all patients under the Hospitalist service, in accordance with Medical Staff rules and regulations.
• Provide weekend coverage
• Directly supervise the care rendered to newborns by the pediatric residents and students

Candidate requirements: 

• ABP board-certified or board eligible 
• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure in NJ 

We are open to new graduates as well as experienced physicians! Please note that current trainees can earn up to $24,000 with the residency stipend program if they choose to join RWJBH during the final year of residency!

To learn about this and other positions, please contact Melissa Fairley, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health, directly via e-mail: melissa.fairley@rwjbh.org

About Monmouth Medical Center 

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an A Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

About RWJBarnabas Health 

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, three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation 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. 

 RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), located in Long Branch, New Jersey, is an RWJBarnabas
Health facility and includes The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. MMC is an academic medical center with a long-standing commitment to medical student education and GME programs in surgery and other disciplines. A 513 bed facility, Monmouth Medical Center is one of New Jersey's largest academic medical centers and has been a leader in surgical advancement.  MMC surgeons have introduced many technological firsts to the region, including pioneering robotic surgical procedures in both general and orthopedic surgery, and other minimally invasive techniques.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.