Medical Director - Pediatric Neurology - Physician - Valley Medical Group - New Jersey

Description Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a Pediatric Neurologist to join the team as Medical Director of the Pediatric Neurology Program. Responsibilities Position Summary: The Pediatric Neurology program provides consultation and other professional services as part of the Valley Medical Group and the Valley-Mount Sinai Children’s Health Service line 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. 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. Clinical requirements include Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology, ability to work collaboratively with our PMR and Developmental Pediatrics team and help build a program. Experience in EEG interpretation a plus. 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 PMR, all in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s 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. Compensation & Benefits Salary range of 255K to 266K 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 Qualifications An MD/DO or equivalent degree Board certified in Pediatric Neurology 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 The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ 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. Valley Medical Group An integral part of Valley Health System, Valley Medical Group is a physician‑led and professionally‑managed group practice dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people we serve. Valley Medical Group features more than 300 physicians and nearly 200 advanced practice providers in 60 adult and pediatric specialties. We are a well‑established Medical Group committed to providing exceptional care to our community. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a large team of experts in the field, and a key provider within a nationally recognized, top‑quality, patient‑centered network. 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. 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Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high‑quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint‑venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. 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