Pediatrics - Developmental-Behavioral Job at Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward-thinking Medical Director for the Developmental Pediatrics program at the Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ.

About Our 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.

Position Details:

• Full Time
• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401(k), 457(b)
• Paid holidays, PTO
• CME allowance and time
• Malpractice coverage
• Minimum base salary of $191,600. Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the ability to grow, uncapped.
• Relocation allowance

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

Situated less than 15 miles from Manhattan, Paramus is in the heart of Bergen County, one of the most desirable counties in the United States, with excellent schools, numerous recreational and cultural activities. Its proximity to New York City allows for easy access to everything the city has to offer or live in New York City and enjoy a simple reverse commute. With the opening of our new $975 million, 370 bed acute care hospital on April 14, 2024, The Valley Health System continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing exceptional, world class care to the 1.1 million residents of our catchment area. 

About Valley Health System:

The Valley Health System is one of the largest and most honored healthcare providers in New Jersey. Newsweek has recognized us as one of the world’s 1,000 best hospitals and one of the 250 best hospitals in the United States. The Valley Health System is a High-Reliability Organization dedicated to safety, quality, and patient satisfaction, ensuring an outstanding patient and community experience. It serves as the parent corporation for The Valley Hospital, The Valley Hospital Foundation, Valley Home Care, Valley Medical Group, ColigoCare, and Valley Research Institute. Prestigious alliances with the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and the Mount Sinai Health System mean our doctors collaborate with the top physician leaders in medicine today.

The New Valley Hospital, completed in April 2024, is a 900,000-square-foot state-of-the-art healthcare destination site on a 40-acre campus in Paramus, NJ. The Valley Hospital was just noted to be one of the Best Hospitals for Pediatrics in the nation, according to the Leapfrog Group, ranked 20th nationally and best in New Jersey. The Valley Hospital is a member of the Childrens Hospital Association.

About Mount Sinai Health System:

The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai advances medicine and health through unrivaled education and translational research and discovery to deliver care that is the safest, highest-quality, most accessible, and equitable, and the best value of any health system in the nation. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked on U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of the top 20 U.S. hospitals. The Icahn School of Medicine is one of three medical schools that have earned distinction by multiple indicators: ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Medical Schools," aligned with a U.S. News & World Report "Honor Roll" Hospital, and No. 14 in the nation for National Institutes of Health funding. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top twenty globally.