Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist to establish and lead the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up within a well-resourced, state-designated acute care children’s hospital serving one of New Jersey’s most diverse communities. The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology will provide diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in children from infancy through young adulthood. As the sole Pediatric Rheumatologist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the program, building referral relationships across the system, and expanding access to this critically underserved specialty in Central New Jersey. Opportunity Highlights • Program Leadership: Founding opportunity to establish and grow the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology - define clinical protocols, build the team, and shape the program’s future • Scope of Practice: Full spectrum of pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), juvenile dermatomyositis, vasculitis, Kawasaki disease, periodic fever syndromes, and autoinflammatory diseases • Collaborative Care: Multidisciplinary partnership with pediatric nephrology, ophthalmology (uveitis monitoring), dermatology, orthopedics, physical therapy, and occupational therapy • Supportive Environment: Transparent leadership and administration fostering open communication and the open exchange of ideas Benefits Package: Our benefits package offers a competitive salary, up to 44 days of paid time off, and both 401(k) with a 5% match and 457(b) plans. Additional perks include a $3,000 CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage. We also provide wellness programs, family caregiving support, child backup care, life and AD D insurance, and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit health system. Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees, full reimbursement of licensing renewal fees, and medical staff membership dues are also included. About Us: • State-designated acute care children's hospital serving newborns through young adulthood in New Brunswick, NJ • Part of Saint Peter's Healthcare System, one of New Jersey's busiest and most diverse health systems • Newly designed Pediatric ED with 25,000+ annual visits, supported by top pediatric intensivists and neonatologists • 54-bed nationally recognized Level IV NICU, 14-bed PICU with step-down, and a dedicated inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit • Full range of medical and surgical pediatric subspecialties, including innovative anterior scoliosis correction • Freestanding pediatric residency program with 24 residents • Regional Centers of Excellence - Inherited Endocrine Disorders · Craniofacial · Metabolic · Child Protection • Location - New Brunswick, NJ — 45 min to NYC by train, 45 min to the beach, 1 hour to Philadelphia