Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine – Physician – Valley Health – Paramus, NJ

Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine specialist to join the team as faculty in our Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Program 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a junior faculty at the Assistant Professor level in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine.  This position is in support of our existing pediatric pulmonology program and respiratory therapy services at Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ.  This program provides care for children with acute and chronic pulmonary disorders, asthma bronchopulmonary dysplasia and ambulatory ventilator support at Valley Hospital.  This position will also allow the candidate to develop cutting edge treatment programs for pediatric pulmonary disorders in children and offer the opportunity to develop bronchoscopy services with possible access to further training in interventional bronchoscopy in collaboration with the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine program at Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital.

Academic appointments with Icahn School of Medicine are possible in the Clinical Educator

track. This position reports to the Medical Director of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine program and the chair of Children’s Service line at the Valley Medical Group.

 

About 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 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 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 Valley Hospital is one of the regions busiest hospitals with 431 beds, approximately 46,000 admissions annually, over 70,000 patients treated in the Emergency Department, and over 4000 babies born. Valley has over 3,000 volunteers, is not unionized, and with 5,500 employees, is one of the largest employers in Bergen County. The Hospital’s primary service area includes 32 towns in northwestern Bergen County, home to over 460,000 people, and it has expanded its footprint well beyond that area. The construction of The New Valley Hospital, due to be completed in late 2023, will be a 900,000-square-foot state-of-the-art healthcare destination site on a 40-acre campus in Paramus, NJ. The Valley Hospital was just noted to be one of the Best Hospitals for Pediatrics in the nation according to the Leapfrog Group, ranked 20th nationally and best in New Jersey.

 

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board certified in Pediatrics & Pediatric Pulmonology as appropriate for service credential per VH. 
• Maintains up-to-date credentials including: CV, License, DEA, CDS, Board Certification, documentation of hospital admitting privileges. 
• Maintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges. 

 

Recruitment Package:

• Industry-leading competitive salary
• PTO, 401(K),457(b), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offered
• Paid malpractice, CME time, and allowance
• Relocation assistance is available

 

Area Information:

• Ranks top #20 places to live in NJ
• A few great places to live-Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Tenafly, Englewood, Ramsey and SaddleBrook
• 20 miles to New York City
• Nearby beaches, mountains, lakes, and rivers for hiking, kayaking, and fishing
• 4 major airports in theregion
• Excellent Private and Public School System

 

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

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