Geriatrician

Valley Medical Group, part of the Valley Health System in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Geriatrician to join our growing Medical Specialties Service Line.

The Geriatrician will maintain a clinical practice, providing comprehensive clinical care to older adults, including consultations, assessments, primary care, and follow-up visits. Responsibilities include detailed geriatric evaluations focused on overall health, functional status, cognitive function, support systems and the identification of cognitive impairment, dementia, and related neurocognitive conditions. The physician will manage both acute and chronic medical conditions with attention to key geriatric syndromes such as dementia, falls, polypharmacy, delirium and frailty.
The role involves active participation in care plan meetings and family conferences to discuss treatment options and advanced care planning. The physician will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in skilled nursing facility to provide clinical management, smooth transitions of care and reduce avoidable readmissions.

Additional responsibilities

• Participation in Graduate Medical Education (GME) related activities
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to community outreach efforts
• Attend practice and divisional meetings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k, 457b
• Paid holidays, PTO
• CME allowance and time
• Malpractice coverage
• Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped
• Relocation allowance
• Non-Profit Health System, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• An MD or DO
• Board eligible or certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
• Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a CV to Min Hong, Physician Recruitment, Valley Medical Group at mhong3@valleyhealth.com , apply here Valley Health System Careers: Geriatrician or please call to inquire at 718-290-0278.

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.