Medical Director, Developmental Pediatrics - Physician - Valley Health System - New Jersey

Description Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is recruiting a Medical Director of the Developmental Pediatrics Program. The 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 will 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, occupational, and audiology therapies. The physician in this role will participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD activities, Hospital Committee meetings, and outreach to community groups. Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine are possible based on prior 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 developmental/behavioral assessments, and provide patient care management. Position is located at Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ—less than 15 miles from Manhattan. Responsibilities Expertise in the evaluation and management of children/youth with developmental disabilities Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills for 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 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 Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU 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 Compensation range from $204K to $219K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits). Salary Disclosure Information Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full‑time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits. Application Instructions Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to: Physician Recruitment Department Mount Sinai Health System View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Health System