Medical Director, Pediatric Neurology – Physician – Valley Health System – New Jersey

Description

Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a Pediatric Neurologist to join the team as Medical Director of the Pediatric Neurology Program.

The Pediatric Neurology program provides consultation and other professional services as part of the Valley Medical Group and the Valley-Mount Sinai Children’s Health Service line in northern New Jersey. This provider will be the lead for clinical expertise in pediatric neurology care at the Valley Hospital, the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD). The clinician also provides consultation and education for our clinicians, clients, community groups, and supports our broader community-based services for special needs populations.

Physician will participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD), and hospital committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair. The physician will provide outreach to interested community groups, including schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other programs.

Clinical requirements include board certification in Pediatric Neurology, ability to work collaboratively with our PM&R and Developmental Pediatrics team and help build a program. Experience in EEG interpretation is a plus.

In this position, you will be part of a larger multi-specialty group including experienced providers in Endocrinology, Developmental Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology, and PM&R, all collaborating 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.

Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ: Situated less than 15 miles from Manhattan, Paramus is in the heart of Bergen County. The hospital opened a new $975 million, 370‑bed acute‑care hospital on April 14, 2024, demonstrating commitment to exceptional care.

Valley Medical Group: A physician‑led and professionally‑managed group practice dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people we serve. Features more than 300 physicians and nearly 200 advanced practice providers in 60 adult and pediatric specialties.

Responsibilities

• Expertise 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

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree
• Board certified in Pediatric Neurology
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation models including a minimum starting salary ranging between $250,000 to $270,000 with generous productivity incentives and 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

Salary Disclosure Information

Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full‑time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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