Job Abstract

Physician - Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician

Valley Health Medical Group is lookingfor an Outpatient Behavioral/Developmental Pediatrician to join the team at Valley-Mount Sinai Children’s Service and the KirekerCenter for Child Development.

VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM,INC 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 oneof the 250 best hospitals in the United States. The Valley Health System is aHigh-Reliability Organization dedicated to safety, quality, and satisfaction,ensuring an outstanding patient and community experience. It serves as theparent corporation for The Valley Hospital, The Valley Hospital Foundation,Valley Home Care, Valley Medical Group, ColigoCare, and Valley ResearchInstitute. Prestigious alliances with Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular &Thoracic Institute and the Mount Sinai Health System mean our doctors collaboratewith the top physician leaders in medicine today.
The Valley MedicalGroup is part of the Valley Health System. Valley Medical Group (VMG) is amultispecialty group practice comprised of physicians and advanced practiceproviders representing more than 50 medical and surgical specialties. VMGbrings together experts in primary care, pediatrics, oncology, cardiology,obstetrics & gynecology, and various medical and surgical specialties. VMGbelieves the relationships between its doctors and providers are central tosuccess. Valley Medical Group (VMG) has 1,159 employees, including nearly 350physicians and over 150 advanced practice practitioners representing more than50 medical and surgical specialties. Formed under the auspices of Valley HealthSystem, VMG employs physicians based at the main Hospital, The Luckow Pavilion,primary and walk-in care centers, and about 48 locations and 92 practicesthroughout communities served by Valley in both New Jersey and New York.

The Valley Hospital isone of the regions busiest hospitals with 431 beds, approximately 46,000admissions annually, over 70,000 patients treated in the Emergency Department,and over 4000 babies born. Valley has over 3,000 volunteers, is not unionized,and with 5,500 employees, is one of the largest employers in Bergen County. TheHospital’s primary service area includes 32 towns in northwestern BergenCounty, home to over 460,000 people, and it has expanded its footprint wellbeyond that area. The construction of The New Valley Hospital, due to becompleted in late 2023, will be a 900,000-square-foot state-of-the-arthealthcare destination site on a 40-acre campus in Paramus, NJ. The ValleyHospital was just noted to be one of the Best Hospitals for Pediatrics in thenation according to the Leapfrog Group, ranked 20th nationally andbest in the New Jersey.

Position Summary
TheBehavioral/Developmental Pediatrics program providesconsultation and other professional services as part of the Valley MedicalGroup and Valley-Mount Sinai Children’s Service line in northern New Jersey.This provider would join 2 other experienced developmental pediatricians toprovide clinical expertise in early childhood development, behavioral andpsychosocial issues. In addition, this clinician provides consultation andeducation for our clinicians, clients, interested community groups and helpssupport our broader community based services for special need populations.Clinical requirements include ability to obtain a comprehensive neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioralhistory, including a pertinent medical history for pediatric patients, performa neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral evaluation and support the MedicalDirector of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics and the Clinical Director ofthe Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD) in NJ. Providers in this rolewill also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, Center, andHospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Director. Physician inthis role will provide outreach to interested community groups, includingschools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other programs. The KCCD offersa broad spectrum of services including speech, physical and occupation therapy.A complete audiology service is also available on-site at the KCCD. In thisposition you will be part of a larger multi-specialty group includingexperienced providers in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition,Pulmonary medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology and PM&R, all in collaborationwith Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System.Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospitalare possible based on previous academic ranking and productivity.

Recruitment Package
Industry-leading competitive salary
PTO, 401(K),457(b), health, dental,vision, life, and disability insurance offered
Paid malpractice, CME time, andallowance
Relocation assistance is available

Area Information
Ranks top #20 places to live in NJ
A few great places to live –Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, Teaneckand many more
20 miles to New York City
Nearby beaches, mountains, lakes, andrivers for hiking, kayaking, and fishing
4 major airports in the region
Excellent Private and Public Schools
Low crime area

Valley is committedto maintaining a diverse work force, and to sustaining a respectful, equitableand inclusive environment for all. If you’re interested in a career in whichyour expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of anorganization, join us!

Position requirement:
MD or DO
Board-certified or board eligible in developmental/behavioral pediatrics or neurodevelopmental disabilities
Maintains up-to-date credentials including CV, License, DEA, CDS, Board Certification, documentation of Hospital admitting privileges
Maintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges.

Area of Talent: Physician

Organization: Valley Physician Services

Department: Pediatrics

Shift: Day

Status: Full Time (36+ hrs/week)

Schedule: -

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