Medical Director

Valley Health System, in affiliative 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. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Pediatric Neurology specialist with a focus on Neuro-Developmental or Epilepsy care.

Position Summary:

The Pediatric Neurology 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 be the lead to provide clinical expertise in pediatric neurology care at the Valley Hospital, the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD). 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 needs populations.

Physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD), and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair. 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 occupational therapy. A complete audiology service is also available on-site at the KCCD. 

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 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 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 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. 

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.

Our Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability
• 401(k) with company match, 457(b)
• Malpractice coverage
• Annual allowance for CME, Memberships, and licenses
• Relocation assistance is available.

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 systems
• 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 $265,101. Competitive compensation models include generous w/RVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Pediatric Neurologist. If you are interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us

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 New Valley Hospital, completed in April 2024, is 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. The Valley Hospital is a member of the Childrens Hospital Association.

Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System