Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a Medical Director of the Developmental Pediatrics Program.

The Developmental Pediatrics 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. The Director would lead a team including a physician, nurse practitioner, and  social workers to provide clinical expertise in early childhood development, behavioral, and psychosocial issues at the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD). 

The KCCD offers a broad spectrum of services, including speech, physical, and occupational therapies. A complete audiology service is also available on-site at the KCCD. 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, PM&R, and Neonatology all in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System.

Physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD activities, and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair. Physician will also participate in outreach to interested community groups, including schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other programs. 
Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital are possible based on previous academic ranking and productivity.
Clinical requirements include the ability to complete a comprehensive neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral evaluation, including a pertinent medical history for pediatric patients, perform a developmental/behavioral assessment, and provide patient care management.

• An MD/DO   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

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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 

Compensation range from 204K to 219K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

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.

Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $ - $ . Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

• 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