Medical Director, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Program

Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician to join the team as Medical Director of the Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Program

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Outpatient Developmental/Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician to lead a well-established practice into the future.

Position Summary:

The Developmental/Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatric 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. This provider would lead a team of three developmental specialists and therapists to provide clinical expertise in early childhood development, behavioral, and psychosocial issues. The Kireker Center for Child Development (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.

In addition, this clinician provides consultation, education and outreach for our clinicians, clients, and interested community groups, schools, childcare programs, parent groups and more while supporting our broader community-based services for special needs populations. The physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair.

Clinical requirements include the ability to obtain a comprehensive neurodevelopmental/ neurobehavioral history, including a pertinent medical history for pediatric patients, perform a neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral evaluation.

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, and PM&R, 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.

Qualifications:

• An MD 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:

• Experience and/or an interest in the management of patients with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.
• 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.

Recruitment Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match, 457(b)
• Annual CME time and allowance
• Malpractice Coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance

Area Information:

• Townships in area among best small cities in America
• A few great places to live-Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Wyckoff, Tenafly, Ramsey and Saddle River
• Excellent Private and Public School System
• Nearby beaches, mountains, lakes, and rivers for hiking, kayaking, and fishing
• 20 miles to New York City
• 4 major airports in the region

Minimum base salary of $191,600. Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped.

If you are interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us!

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a CV to Jenna Veenstra, jveenst@valleyhealth.com, or please call to inquire at 201-291-6315.

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.

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 100 best hospitals in the United States. The Valley Hospital is a 370-bed, fully accredited, acute-care, not-for-profit hospital with a full scope of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children. Valley is one of the busiest hospitals in the area with approximately 46,000 admissions annually, over 70,000 patients treated in the Emergency Department, and over 3,500 babies born. The Hospital ‘s primary service area includes 32 towns in northwestern Bergen County, home to over 460,000 people, and it has expanded its footprint well beyond that area. 

The Valley Medical Group is part of the Valley Health System. Valley Medical Group (VMG) is a multispecialty group practice comprised of physicians and advanced practice providers representing more than 50 medical and surgical specialties. VMG brings together experts in primary care, pediatric, oncology, cardiology, obstetrics & gynecology, and various medical and surgical specialties. Our prestigious alliance with the Mount Sinai Health System means our doctors collaborate with the top physician leaders in medicine today. VMG believes the relationships among its doctors and providers are central to success. Our interest in your personal and professional goals, combined with our network of resources, creates an environment of close collaboration that helps to ensure the finest patient outcomes.