Hackensack University Medical Center:
Nationally Recognized in Neurosciences

Neurology Opportunities
Neurology Residency Program Director

The Department of Neurology at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), a major academic medical center within the Hackensack Meridian Health system, seeks to employ a full-time position in neurology with protected time as Program Director of the newly created Neurology Residency. Candidates will be board certified in Neurology and have extensive graduate medical education experience, with at least 3-5 years in Neurology residency leadership roles. Faculty appointment at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (HMSOM) is a requirement with rank commensurate with experience. The Neurology Residency is newly created, and will be recruiting for July 2026, with a total of 12 positions. It is a categorical program with guaranteed Y1 positions with the HUMC Internal Medicine residency program. HUMC Neurology provides a full-time stroke service and neurocritical care (NCC) service as well as inpatient Neurology consultations. HUMC is a Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, serving over 800 total stroke patients/year, supported by 8 vascular neurologists, 4 neurointerventional specialists, and 10 APNs. The NCC program features 7 NCC providers & 11 APPs providing care in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. HUMC Neurology also provides a robust outpatient practice in a separate brand new clinic with multiple interprofessional subspecialty centers of excellence.

The position will be recruited for by Florian P. Thomas, MD, PhD, Founding Chair and Professor of Neurology at HUMC & HMSOM and Colum F. Amory, MD, MPH, Stroke Chief and Interim Residency Program Director and Professor of Neurology at HUMC and HMSOM.

Neurosciences at HUMC:

• Has been recognized among the Top 50 Adult Neurology & Neurosurgery programs in U.S. News and World Report since 2021
• Has 100+ Team Members – Prominent specialties include Epilepsy, Headache, MS, Stroke, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Movement Disorders, Interventional Pain, Dementia, Sleep Medicine, Developmental Neurology, Hereditary Neuropathy and ALS.

HMH offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package along with academic opportunities at The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Submit your CV for immediate consideration to:

carol.petite@hmhn.org
Carol A. Petite, B.S., M.T., AASPR  
Corporate Physician Recruiter
C: 732.673.5000

www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. 

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.