Neurology, Medical Director, Pediatric Neurology Program at Valley Medical Group in Bergen County, N

Job Description

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Valley Health System is actively recruiting a Pediatric Neurologist to join the team as Medical Director of the Pediatrics Neurology Program

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Extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Pediatric Neurology specialist with a focus on Neuro-Developmental or Epilepsy care .

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Position Summary:

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The Pediatric Neurology program provides consultation and other professional services as part of the Valley Medical Group in northern New Jersey. This provider would be the lead to provide clinical expertise in pediatric neurology care at the Valley Hospital, the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD). In addition, this clinician provides consultation and education for our clinicians, clients, interested community groups, and helps support our broader community-based services for special needs populations.

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Physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD), and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair. Physician in this role will provide outreach to interested community groups, including schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other programs. The KCCD offers a broad spectrum of services, including speech, physical, and occupational therapy. A complete audiology service is also available on-site at the KCCD.

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Clinical requirements include Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology, ability to work collaboratively with our PM&R and Developmental Pediatrics team and help build a program. Experience in EEG interpretation a plus.

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In this position, you will be part of a larger multi-specialty group including experienced providers in Endocrinology, Developmental Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology, and PM&R, all in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Kravis Childrens Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System. Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital are possible based on previous academic ranking and productivity.

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Compensation & Benefits

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• Competitive compensation models including a minimum starting salary ranging between $250,000 to $270,000 with generous productivity incentives with an opportunity to grow uncapped
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• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability
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• 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans
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• Paid holidays and PTO
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• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
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• Malpractice coverage
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• Relocation allowance
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• Non-Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
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Qualifications

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• An MD or equivalent degree
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• Board certified in Pediatric Neurology
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• Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS required
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• Maintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges 
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Desired Attributes

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• Experience and/or an interest in the management of patients with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.
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• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-one.
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• Strong clinical skills with the ability to advance and develop a superior clinical service.
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• Ability to foster a respectful, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
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• Advocate for organizational values and commitment to gender equity and diversity.
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Area Information \n

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• Townships in area among best small cities in America
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• A few great places to live-Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Tenafly, Ramsey and Saddle River
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• 20 miles to New York City
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• Nearby beaches, mountains, lakes, and rivers for hiking, kayaking, and fishing
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• 4 major airports in the region
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• Excellent Private and Public School System
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Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a CV to Min Hong, Physician Recruitment, Valley Medical Group at View email address on ziprecruiter.com , apply here Valley Health System Careers: Medical Director, Pediatric Neurology or please call to inquire at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

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About the Mount Sinai Health System:

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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. Newsweeks The Worlds 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.

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