Job Description

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 40-50 new oncology diagnoses and over 3000 clinic visits each year. 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/ board-eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology, with a strong commitment to patient- and family-centered care. Specific interest in Pediatric Hematology is also desired. The Hematology team is supported by a Hematology nurse navigator as well as social worker. 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 intensive care, pediatric palliative care, pediatric neurosurgery, orthopedic oncology, and radiation oncology to provide comprehensive care.
• The multidisciplinary team, currently in growth mode, includes 4 advanced nurse practitioners, a dedicated Hematology/Oncology pharmacist in clinic, 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 integrative meidicine and pet therapy opportunities.
• Proton Beam center for adults and children planning to open in first quarter 2027.
• 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.

To learn more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Lori Velasco, Physician Recruiter, at Lori.Velasco@atlantichealth.org

Salary Range: $205,000 - $250,000 base salary (exclusive of quality and productivity incentives)

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

Qualifications

• Must be BE/BC in Pediatrics
• Fellowship trained in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• 3-5 years of post-fellowship experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey

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's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, 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.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

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