We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward-thinking Medical Director for the Developmental Pediatrics program at the Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ.
About the Department
The Developmental Pediatrics program provides consultation and other professional services as part of the Valley Medical Group and Valley-Mount Sinai Children’s Health Service line in northern New Jersey. The Director would lead a team including a physician, nurse practitioner and social workers to provide clinical expertise in early childhood development, behavioral, and psychosocial issues at the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD).
The KCCD offers a broad spectrum of services, including speech, physical, and occupational therapies. A complete audiology service is also available on-site at the KCCD.
In this position you will be part of a larger multi-specialty group including experienced providers in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Pulmonary and Sleep medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology, PM&R, and Neonatology all in collaboration with Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System.
Physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD activities, and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair. Physician will also participate in outreach to interested community groups, including schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other programs.
Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital are possible based on previous academic ranking and productivity.
Clinical requirements include the ability to complete a comprehensive neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral evaluation, including a pertinent medical history for pediatric patients, perform a developmental/behavioral assessment and provide patient care management.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation models include a minimum starting salary ranging between $204K to $219K with generous productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow uncapped
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability
401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans
Paid holidays and PTO
CME allowance and dedicated CME time
Malpractice coverage
Relocation allowance
Non-Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Qualifications
An MD/DO or equivalent degree
Board certified in Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required
Maintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges.
Desired Attributes
Expertise in the evaluation and management of children/youth with developmental disabilities
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-one
Strong clinical skills with the ability to advance and develop a superior clinical service
Ability to foster a respectful, equitable, and inclusive work environment
Advocate for organizational values and commitment to gender equity and diversity
Job Location
The Valley Hospital-Paramus
Shift
Benefits
Medical/Prescription,
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
EEO Statement
Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.