Medical Director, Developmental Pediatrics: Lead Team

Mount Sinai; New Jersey; On-site; USD 204,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation models

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance and dedicated time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Director for its Developmental Pediatrics Program. The ideal candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, focusing on clinical excellence in pediatric developmental care. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, managing community outreach activities, and engaging in departmental activities. A competitive compensation package starting at $204,000 with benefits is offered, reflecting our commitment to fostering capacity in pediatric healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to evaluate and manage children with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent negotiation skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead a clinical service effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Developmental Pediatrics Program team.
• Participate in community outreach and educational initiatives.
• Engage in hospital committee meetings and pediatric department activities.

Skills

Expertise in developmental disabilities

Interpersonal communication skills

Strong clinical skills

Ability to foster an inclusive work environment

Education

MD/DO or equivalent degree

Board certification in Developmental Pediatrics

Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License

Job description

Description

Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a Medical Director of the Developmental Pediatrics Program.

The Developmental Pediatrics 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. The Director would 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).

The KCCD offers a broad spectrum of services, including speech, physical, and occupational therapies. 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 and Sleep Medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology, PM&R, and Neonatology all in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System.

Physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD activities, and Hospital Committee meetings as deemed appropriate by the Chair. Physician will also participate in outreach to interested community groups, including schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other programs.
Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital are possible based on previous academic ranking and productivity.
Clinical requirements include the ability to complete a comprehensive neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral evaluation, including a pertinent medical history for pediatric patients, perform a developmental/behavioral assessment, and provide patient care management.

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

• 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 required
• Maintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ

Situated less than 15 miles from Manhattan, Paramus is in the heart of Bergen County, one of the most desirable counties in the United States, with excellent schools, numerous recreational and cultural activities. Its proximity to New York City allows for easy access to everything the city has to offer or live in New York City and enjoy a simple reverse commute. With the opening of our new $975 million, 370 bed acute care hospital on April 14, 2024, The Valley Health System continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing exceptional, world class care to the 1.1 million residents of our catchment area.

Valley Medical Group

An integral part of Valley Health System, Valley Medical Group is a physician-led and professionally-managed group practice dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people we serve. Valley Medical Group features more than 300 physicians and nearly 200 advanced practice providers in 60 adult and pediatric specialties.We are a well-established Medical Group committed to providing exceptional care to our community. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a large team of experts in the field, and a key provider within a nationally recognized, top-quality, patient-centered network.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU 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

Compensation range from 204K to 219K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

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.

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Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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