Medical Director, Developmental Pediatrics Program

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking Medical Director for the Developmental Pediatrics program at the Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team including a physician, nurse practitioner, and social workers to provide clinical expertise in early childhood development, behavioral, and psychosocial issues at the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD).
• Offer clinical services at the KCCD, which includes speech, physical, and occupational therapies, as well as a complete audiology service.
• Collaborate with other specialists within the Valley Medical Group and Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital to provide comprehensive care.
• Participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD activities, and Hospital Committee meetings as needed.
• Engage with community groups, including schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other organizations.
• Hold academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital if eligible based on previous academic ranking and productivity.

Qualifications

• An MD/DO or equivalent degree.
• Board certified in Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
• Existing or eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS.
• Maintain CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges.

Desired Attributes

• Expertise in evaluating and managing children/youth with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to advance and develop a superior clinical service.
• The ability to foster a respectful, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to advocating for organizational values and gender equity and diversity.

Pay

Salary range of $204,000 - $219,000. Competitive compensation models include generous RVU 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.

Schedule

Full-time position.