General Pediatrician

Job Overview

Valley Medical Group, part of the Valley Health System in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a full‑time General Pediatrician to join our growing Pediatrics Service Line.

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with the Medical Director of General Pediatrics and the Icahn School of Medicine to develop a General Pediatrics program. Provide primary preventative and acute illness care for children ages 0‑18, including those with special needs and complex clinical conditions. Conduct routine wellness visits, screenings, immunizations, and sick care, focusing on prevention, early detection, and coordinated care. Guide parents on nutrition, sleep, behavior, safety, and emotional wellness.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range of $250K to $270K
• Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans
• Paid holidays and PTO
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Non‑Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• MD or DO, board eligible or certification in Pediatrics
• Existing or eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required

Location and Shift

Job location: Wayne 1578 Route 23 N

Additional Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program for full‑time and part‑time employees
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D for full‑time employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits such as short‑term and long‑term disability, whole life insurance, legal support, etc.
• Pay holidays, paid time off (varies), wellness time off, extended illness
• Retirement plan, tuition assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
• Day care discounts for various day‑care facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Company Information

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.