Physician - Radiation Oncologist

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 100 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 busiest hospitals with 431 beds, approximately 46,000 admissions annually, over 70,000 patients treated in the Emergency Department, and over 3,500 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 will be a 900,000-square-foot state-of-the-art healthcare destination site on a 40-acre campus in Paramus.

Position Summary:
The Department of Radiation Oncology at The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Radiation Oncologist to join our existing team of 3 progressive and innovative physicians. The Valley Hospital is a 451-bed, fully accredited, acute-care, not-for-profit hospital with a full scope of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children. Our Oncology program has a strategic affiliation with Mt. Sinai in New York City and our physicians are appointed the position of Clinical Assistant Professor through the Icahn School of Medicine.

The Radiation Oncology Department currently has 3 full-time physicians. We treat on 2 Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators with 6 DOF couches and BrainLab ExacTrac Dynamic systems, 1 Varian Edge with HD-MLC 's, 6 DOF couch and BrainLab ExacTrac Dynamic system, 1 Gamma Knife Icon and 1 Elekta HDR unit. We offer comprehensive cancer care and have active clinical programs to treat all disease sites.

We are seeking a motivated Radiation Oncologist, with good communication skills and a team based philosophy. The applicant should have an interest and work experience in the management of patients with prostate cancer. The successful candidate would also share in the management of other disease sites depending on his or her interests. We are seeking someone with Board Certification and at least 1 year of post graduate work experience.

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, Teaneck and Saddle Brook
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 School System

Position requirement:

• MD or DO
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey.
  
• Board certified in Radiation Oncology in accordance with the Hospital 's Medical Board Rulings regarding Board Certification

Area of Talent: Physician

Organization: Valley Physician Services

Department: VP Radiation ONC-PRM (16-7227)

Shift: Day

Full Time

Schedule: varies

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