Medical Director Pediatric Neurology Program

Overview

Valley Health System, in affiliative with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a Pediatric Neurologist to join the team as Medical Director of the Pediatric Neurology Program.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Pediatric Neurology specialist with a focus on Neuro-Developmental or Epilepsy care.

The Pediatric Neurology 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 be the lead to provide clinical expertise in pediatric neurology care at the Valley Hospital, the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD). In addition, this clinician provides consultation and education for our clinicians, clients, interested community groups, and helps support our broader community-based services for special needs populations.

Physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD), and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair. Physician in this role will provide outreach to interested community groups, including schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other programs. The 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.

Clinical requirements include Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology, ability to work collaboratively with our PM&R and Developmental Pediatrics team and help build a program. Experience in EEG interpretation a plus.

In this position, you will be part of a larger multi-specialty group including experienced providers in Endocrinology, Developmental Pediatrics, 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.

• An MD or equivalent degree.
• Board certified in Pediatric Neurology.
• 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.

• 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.

• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability
• 401(k) with company match, 457(b)
• Malpractice coverage
• Annual allowance for CME, Memberships, and licenses
• Relocation assistance is available
• Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped

• 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 systems
• Nearby beaches, mountains, lakes, and rivers for hiking, kayaking, and fishing
• 20 miles to New York City
• 4 major airports in the region

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Pediatric Neurologist. 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 Min Hong, Physician Recruitment, Valley Medical Group at , apply here Valley Health System Careers:
Medical Director, Pediatric Neurology or please call to inquire at .

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