Program Director, Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship – Physician – Valley Health System – N[...]

Mount Sinai Health System; New Jersey; On-site; USD 210,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans

CME allowance and dedicated CME time

Paid holidays and PTO

Relocation allowance

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in New Jersey seeks a Program Director for its Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship. This role involves designing and developing a new fellowship program while maintaining a clinical practice. Candidates must possess a degree in Medicine or Osteopathy, be board-eligible or certified in Palliative Care, and have significant education experience. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and involvement in a diverse patient education environment.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or certified in Palliative Care and Hospice Medicine required.
• Minimum 3 years of Graduate Medical Education experience; GME leadership preferred.
• Existing or eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate a new training program.
• Maintain a clinical practice at VHS.
• Spend 80% on clinical responsibilities and 20% on administrative duties.

Skills

High-quality education in a clinical environment

Mentoring residents

Peer-reviewed journal contributions

Education

Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy

Job description

Description

Valley Health System in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is actively recruiting a Program Director for Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship. The position is located at The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ, a new 370‑bed acute‑care facility that opened on April 14, 2024. The role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and operate a new fellowship program while maintaining a clinical practice within the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate a new training program and maintain a clinical practice at VHS. • Provide high‑quality education in a clinical environment, serving diverse patients. • Contribute to peer‑reviewed journals and mentor residents to foster scholarly activity. • Spend 80% of time on clinical responsibilities and 20% on administrative duties as program director.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy required.
• Board‑eligible or certified in Palliative Care and Hospice Medicine required.
• Minimum 3 years of Graduate Medical Education experience; GME leadership preferred.
• Existing or eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 210 K – 220 K.
• Uncapped wRVU productivity incentive.
• Comprehensive benefits: 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.
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (non‑profit health system).

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Contact

Please specify your job title of interest and send a CV with a cover letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and community members feel respected and supported.