Colorectal Surgeon - Bergen County, NJ

The Valley Medical Group seeks a board-certified colorectal surgeon with demonstrated interest and leadership treating colorectal cancer to join both our Center for Digestive Diseases and our Valley Hospital-Mt. Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center. 

The ideal candidate will treat the full spectrum of colorectal diseases and collaborate with our colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists in the Center for Digestive Disease where we have a thriving office-based practice immediately adjacent to our brand-new state of the art $975 million 370 bed hospital in Paramus, New Jersey.  Call for the practice is 1:4 with no general surgery call. In addition, the candidate possesses superior interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and staff consistent with the Valley culture. The Department sponsors an ACGME accredited general surgery residency approved for 15 categorical residents over five years of training.

The successful candidate will also represent the group as a liaison to our acclaimed cancer center in pursuit of the designation of a colorectal cancer center of excellence. An academic appointment from the Department of Surgery of the Icahn Mount Sinai School of Medicine commensurate with demonstrated experience is anticipated.

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 nearby.  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.

Minimum base salary of $350,000. Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped.

POSITION DETAILS

• Full Time
• Academic Appointment (Icahn Mount Sinai School of Medicine)
• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k
• Paid holidays, PTO
• CME allowance and time
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation allowance

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD, DO or equivalent degree
• Successfully completed a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery
• Board certified in Colorectal Surgery
• Interest and/or experience with anal manometry and ultrasound would be a plus
• Interest or demonstrated leadership in colorectal cancer treatment a must
• Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required

For more information on this position, please contact Min Hong, Manager of Physician Recruitment, at mhong3@valleyhealth.com

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.