Medical Director, Pediatric Neurology Program

06 Valley Physician Services; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Health insurance

Job summary

Valley Health System in northern New Jersey is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric Neurology Program at Valley Hospital and the Kireker Center for Child Development.

The role includes leading clinical care, providing education and consultation to clinicians and families, and engaging in community outreach and departmental activities. The physician should be board certified in pediatric neurology and eligible for NJ licensure.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Board certified in Pediatric Neurology.
• Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS.
• Maintains CME credits required for Board Certification and/or hospital privileges.
• Experience in EEG interpretation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead pediatric neurology care at Valley Hospital and KCCD.
• Provide consultation and education for clinicians, clients, and community groups.
• Participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD, and Hospital Committee meetings as directed.
• Conduct outreach to schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other community programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical leadership

EEG interpretation

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certified in Pediatric Neurology

NJ medical license eligibility

Job description

Position Summary

Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is recruiting a Pediatric Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric Neurology Program. The program provides consultation and professional services within the Valley Medical Group and Valley‑Mount Sinai Children’s Health Service line in northern New Jersey. The selected clinician will lead clinical expertise at Valley Hospital and the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD), provide education and consultation to clinicians, clients, and community groups, and support broader community‑based services for special‑needs populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead pediatric neurology care at Valley Hospital and KCCD.
• Provide consultation and education for clinicians, clients, and community groups.
• Participate in Department of Pediatrics activities, KCCD, and Hospital Committee meetings as directed.
• Conduct outreach to schools, childcare programs, parent groups, and other community programs.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Board certified in Pediatric Neurology.
• Existing or eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS.
• Maintains CME credit hours required for Board Certification and/or hospital privileges.
• Experience in EEG interpretation is a plus.

Desired Attributes

• Experience or interest in managing patients with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills for clinical and non‑clinical audiences.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to advance and develop superior services.
• Ability to foster a respectful, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Advocate for organizational values and commitment to gender equity and diversity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation model with a starting salary of $250,000–$270,000 and uncapped productivity incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and wellness time off.
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Relocation allowance.
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Group Term Life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefit plans.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits (disability, whole life insurance, legal support).
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Valley Health LifeStyles fitness center membership discount.
• Daycare discounts.

Location

Valley Hospital – Paramus.

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.