Physician - Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician

Valley Health System
401(k), relocation assistance
United States, New Jersey, Paramus
Mar 22, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY: 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! EDUCATION: 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. Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America) 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.