Physician - Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician - Ridgewood, United States - Valley Health System

Description

Physician - Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician

Valley Health Medical Group is looking for an Outpatient Behavioral/ Developmental Pediatrician to join the team at Valley-Mount Sinai Children's Service and the Kireker Center for Child Development.

VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC 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 Medical Group is part of the Valley Health System.

Valley Medical Group (VMG) is a multispecialty group practice comprised of physicians and advanced practice providers representing more than 50 medical and surgical specialties.

VMG brings together experts in primary care, pediatrics, oncology, cardiology, obstetrics & gynecology, and various medical and surgical specialties. VMG believes the relationships between its doctors and providers are central to success.

Valley Medical Group (VMG) has 1,159 employees, including nearly 350 physicians and over 150 advanced practice practitioners representing more than 50 medical and surgical specialties.

Formed under the auspices of Valley Health System, VMG employs physicians based at the main Hospital, The Luckow Pavilion, primary and walk-in care centers, and about 48 locations and 92 practices throughout communities served by Valley in both New Jersey and New York.

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 the New Jersey.

Position Summary

The Behavioral/ 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 pediatricians to provide clinical expertise in early childhood development, behavioral and psychosocial issues.

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 need populations.

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/Behavioral 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.

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 occupation therapy. 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 medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology and PM&R, all in collaboration with 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.

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, Paramus, Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, Teaneck and many more
20 miles to New York City
Nearby beaches, mountains, lakes, and rivers for hiking, kayaking, and fishing
4 major airports in the region
Excellent Private and Public Schools
Low crime area

Valley is committed to maintaining a diverse work force, and to sustaining a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for all.

If you're interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us

Position requirement:
MD or DO
Board-certified or board eligible in developmental/behavioral pediatrics or neurodevelopmental disabilities
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.

Area of Talent:
Physician


Organization:
Valley Physician Services


Department:
Pediatrics


Shift:
Day


Status:
Full Time (36+ hrs/week)


Schedule:
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