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 and 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. The physician 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, with an on‑site audiology service.
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 with experienced providers in Endocrinology, Developmental Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology, and PM&R, all in collaboration with Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System. Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine are possible based on previous academic ranking and productivity.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation models including a minimum starting salary ranging between $250K to $270K with generous productivity incentives and an 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 equivalent degree
- Board certified in Pediatric Neurology
- Existing or eligible 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
- Ability to foster a respectful, equitable, and inclusive work environment
- Advocate for organizational values and commitment to gender equity and diversity
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
Job Location
The Valley Hospital‑Paramus
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short‑term and Long‑term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid 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 Daycare 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 or make available results of such tests, 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.
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