Outpatient Developmental/Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician - Physician - Valley Health System – Paramus, NJ

Valley Medical Group is seeking a motivated and compassionate Outpatient Developmental/Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician to join its growing practice.  

The Developmental Pediatrics program provides consultation and other professional services as part of the Valley Medical Group and Valley-Mount Sinai Children’s Service line in northern New Jersey. This provider would join 2 other experienced developmental to provide clinical expertise in the evaluation and management of  childhood development, behavioral and psychosocial issues. In addition, physician in this role will provide outreach to interested community groups, including schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and  help support our broader community based services for the special needs population. 

Clinical requirements include ability to obtain a comprehensive neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral history, including a pertinent medical history for pediatric patients, perform a neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral evaluation and support the Medical Director of Developmental/ Pediatrics and the Clinical Director of the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD) in NJ. Providers in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, Center, and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Director.

In this position you will be part of a larger multi-specialty group including experienced providers in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Pulmonary medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology and PM&R, all in collaboration with Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System. The KCCD offers a broad spectrum of services including speech, physical and occupation therapy. A complete audiology service is also available on-site at the KCCD. Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital are possible based on previous academic ranking and productivity. 

• Full Time, Monday to Friday, with an anticipated call schedule 
• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401(k), 457(b)
• Paid holidays, PTO
• CME allowance and time 
• Malpractice coverage 
• Compensation is very competitive 
• Relocation allowance

QUALIFICATIONS

• An MD/DO   or equivalent degree 
• Board eligible or 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. 

 DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Experience and/or an interest 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

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Outpatient Developmental/Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician.  If you're interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us!

Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Alex Cano
Executive Director Physician Recruitment
Mount Sinai Health System
Alex.cano@mountsinai.org

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:  

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote polici