Ambulatory Clinic Preceptor - Internal Medicine

Valley Health System in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Ambulatory Clinic Preceptor to join our dynamic Internal Medicine Residency continuity practice at our new, state-of-the-art Family Care Center.

As we continue to expand our academic footprint, we are recruiting dedicated, mission-driven clinicians who are excited to shape a rapidly growing training program. This is a distinctive opportunity for physicians who are passionate about teaching, committed to delivering exceptional patient care, and eager to influence the development of the next generation of internists within a forward-thinking academic health system.
The Ambulatory Clinic Preceptor serves as a key core faculty providing high-impact supervision, direct observation, and robust competency-based assessment of residents in the continuity clinic. This role is central to advancing residents along the trajectory from supervised practice to confident, independent clinicians. Preceptors at Valley model excellence in clinical care, professionalism, reflective practice, and scholarly engagement, contributing meaningfully to curriculum innovation, quality improvement, and the academic culture of the program. The role also includes maintaining a primary care patient panel within our Family Care Center, ensuring faculty remain grounded in the clinical realities that inform resident education.

Core Responsibilities:

Clinical Supervision & Resident Teaching

• Foster experiential learning, integrating evidence-based medicine, preventative care, chronic disease management, behavioral health principles, and social determinants of health.
• Assess resident performance using competency-based milestones and complete scheduled evaluations.

Continuity Clinic Operations & Precepting Workflow

• Integrate high yield teaching topics into precepting rounds and ambulatory didactic sessions.
• Participate in clinic huddles and support team-based care.
• Review resident pre-charting, chart completion, diagnostic tests, patient messages, medication refills, and documentation for quality, accuracy, and safety.

Resident Development & Coaching

• Meet with assigned residents to review goals, progress, performance, and individualized learning plans.
• Precept or deliver ambulatory teaching sessions, review resident presentations, and encourage active participation in learning activities.
• Participate as a member of the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and collaborate on curriculum development.

Administrative & Program Support

• Collaborate with precepting colleagues to ensure timely completion of shared clinical tasks.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinic workflows and propose enhancements to the Medical Director.
• Maintain KPI dashboards and complete required institutional modules (e.g., Hopkins, IHI).
• Participate in community outreach activities when feasible to support the clinic and residency program.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k, 457b
• Paid holidays, PTO
• CME allowance and time
• Malpractice coverage
• Academic appointment with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Relocation allowance
• Non-Profit Health System, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• An MD or DO
• Board eligible or certification in Internal Medicine or Family 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: Ambulatory Clinic Preceptor - IM 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.