Medical Director of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Program - Physician – Valley Health – New Jersey

Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician to lead the team as Medical Director of the Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Program.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Outpatient Developmental/Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician to lead a well-established practice into the future.

Position Summary:

The Developmental/Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatric 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 lead a team of three developmental specialists and therapists to provide clinical expertise in early childhood development, behavioral, and psychosocial issues. The Kireker Center for Child Development (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. 

In addition, this clinician provides consultation, education and outreach for our clinicians, clients, and interested community groups, schools, childcare programs, parent groups and more while supporting our broader community-based services for special needs populations. The physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair. 

Clinical requirements include the ability to obtain a comprehensive neurodevelopmental/ neurobehavioral history, including a pertinent medical history for pediatric patients, perform a neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral evaluation. 

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, 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 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 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.

Recruitment Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match, 457(b)
• Annual CME time and allowance
• Malpractice Coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance

Area Information:

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

Minimum base salary of $191,600. Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped.

About Valley Health System:

The Valley Health System is one of the largest and most honored healthcare providers in New Jersey. Newsweek has recognized us as one of the world’s 1,000 best hospitals and one of the 250 best hospitals in the United States. The Valley Health System is a High-Reliability Organization dedicated to safety, quality, and patient satisfaction, ensuring an outstanding patient and community experience. It serves as the parent corporation for The Valley Hospital, The Valley Hospital Foundation, Valley Home Care, Valley Medical Group, ColigoCare, and Valley Research Institute. Prestigious alliances with the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and the Mount Sinai Health System mean our doctors collaborate with the top physician leaders in medicine today. The