Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist - Atlantic Health System

Goryeb Children’s Hospital at Morristown Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, is Seeking a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Goryeb Children’s Hospital at Morristown Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full-time, board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to join its Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Department. As the original Valerie Fund Children’s Center in New Jersey, the hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality care close to home for pediatric patients across Northern New Jersey. A full member of the Children’s Oncology Group, the center manages approximately 40 new oncology patients, and 600 new outpatient hematology consults annually. The physician will handle both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities on a rotating basis and must be comfortable with lumbar punctures as well as bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in pediatrics, fellowship-trained, and board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology, with a strong commitment to patient- and family-centered care. Goryeb Children’s Hospital hosts a 38-physician pediatric residency program and serves as a branch campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, offering ample teaching and research opportunities. Quality improvement and clinical research, especially in collaboration with residents, are integral to the role.

 

Role and Responsibilities:

• The physician will collaborate with pediatric surgery, pediatric urology, pediatric neurosurgery, orthopedic oncology, and radiation oncology to provide comprehensive care.
• The multidisciplinary team, currently in growth mode, includes 3 advanced nurse practitioners, a nurse manager, APHON-certified nurses, social workers, a psychologist, an educational liaison, a child life specialist, a dietitian, and CRAs. Patients also benefit from acupuncture, pet therapy, and daily integrative medicine opportunities.
• The physician will ensure that the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and their families are met throughout treatment and will continue to provide care in the long-term follow-up program after the completion of therapies.

 

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

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time.  We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System’s entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

With more than 100 board-certified pediatric specialists and a close network of community pediatricians, Atlantic Health System Children’s Health addresses thousands of pediatric conditions and provides leading-edge pediatric urgent care. Family involvement at every stage of treatment is an essential part of our healing process. Providing great care for every little body means being there when families need us most. That is why our pediatric experts see patients at specialty centers located throughout northern and central New Jersey. Each of these sites is seamlessly connected toGoryebChildren’s Hospital, so parents can rest assured that the most advanced pediatric care is always available when necessary.