Pediatric Neurologist - Full Time Physician

1 month ago
Paterson, New Jersey$199,992 - $512,533Full TimeNeurology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join St. Joseph's Health as a Pediatric Neurologist – Full Time in United States. The Division of Pediatric Neurology at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to join 2 Pediatric Neurologists (Epileptologist), 1 NP, a Social Worker and a Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

  • will see patients in our Paterson, Wayne and Rochelle Park Practice sites St.

Requirements

  • ” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $199,992 - $512,533
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with St. Joseph's Health in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric NeurologyEpileptologyPatient CareIn-patient ConsultationsMedical Student TeachingResident TeachingDiagnosisNeurological Conditions
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Position Insights

Neurology — Physician Career Context

This Neurology position at St. Joseph's Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

St. Joseph's Health lists compensation for this physician position at $200k to $513k annually.

This is approximately 15% above the national median for Neurology professionals, which is around $310k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Paterson, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($200k–$513k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Neurology, Epileptology, Patient Care, In-patient Consultations, Medical Student Teaching, Resident Teaching, Diagnosis, Neurological Conditions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves treating and diagnosing children with neurological conditions across multiple practice sites and providing in-patient consultations. Responsibilities also include teaching medical students and residents.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403b Retirement Plan, Health & Wellness, PTO, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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