Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Valley Health Medical Group is looking for an Inpatient Pediatrician to join the team

VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM is one of the most honored regional healthcare systems that serve residents in northern New Jersey and southern New York. Newsweek has recognized us as one of the world's 1,000 best hospitals and one of 250 best hospitals in the United States. It comprises The Valley Hospital, Valley Home Care, and Valley Medical Group. Valley Hospital has been named one of the world's best hospitals by Newsweek for a fourth consecutive year in its World's Best Hospitals 2022 list. The ranking lists more than 2,200 best hospitals across 27 countries. Valley was ranked as the 11th best hospital in the U.S. and the third best hospital in New Jersey for 2021. Additionally, Valley was ranked among the World's Best Hospitals for Infection Prevention. Valley Health System has been designated as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, is an acute care, not-for-profit hospital with 431 licensed beds. In 2021, 50,120 individuals were admitted to Valley, 61,884 people were treated in the Emergency Department, and 3,875 babies were born. In addition to its Centers of Excellence, Valley also offers the services of a comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Childbirth, Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, a Total Joint Replacement Center, a Neuroscience Center, a Center for Bariatric Surgery, and Weight-Loss Management, a Center for Sleep Medicine, The Gamma Knife Center, and the Kireker Center for Child Development, among others. The construction of The New Valley Hospital, due to open in April 2024, will be a 900,000 square foot state-of-the-art healthcare destination site on a 40-acre campus in Paramus.

The Valley Medical Group is part of the Valley Health System. Valley Medical Group (VMG) is a multispecialty group practice comprised of 450 physicians and advanced practice providers representing more than 50 medical and surgical specialties. VMG brings together experts in primary care, pediatric, oncology, cardiology, obstetrics & gynecology, and various medical and surgical specialties. 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. VMG believes the relationships among its doctors and providers are central to success.

Position Summary:
Valley Medical Group is seeking an Inpatient Pediatrician. Pediatrician will care of children ages 0-18 years and provide pediatric inpatient services in accordance with the policy regarding PCCM/Hospitalist Division of Coverage of Floor Patients, as may be amended from time to time. Pediatrician will provide emergency care for patients in Intensive Care Nursery and newborns in Labor and Delivery prior to the arrival of the neonatologist. Pediatrician will be responsible for the care of clinic newborns, newborns without a pediatrician in the area, or newborns with no previously chosen pediatrician. Pediatrician will attend cesarean section deliveries of clinic patients, deliveries of private patients, and all high-risk vaginal deliveries >34 weeks. Respond to telephone calls from Clinic patients. Pediatrician will provide pediatric consultations, at the request of the Pediatric Emergency Room physician, as needed. Participate in departmental and assigned Hospital committee meetings. Always demonstrates and models service excellence behavior and leads efforts for monitoring and improving patient/family experience. Responds with concern, cooperation, and respect. Establishes cooperative working relationships with all individuals with whom contact is made. Delegates clinical tasks appropriate to the level of training of each staff member. Ensures the professional development of self and team. Work on clinical projects and initiatives at the request of the VMG Chair of Children Services. Typical work schedule is at least three (3)- twelve (12) hour shifts per week.

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, Saddle Brook, Teaneck and many more
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 Schools
Low crime area

Valley is committed to maintaining a diverse work force, and to sustaining a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for all. If you 're interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us!

Position requirement:
M.D or D.O from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy from a recognized institution
Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Pediatrics
A valid New Jersey State Medical license, DEA, and CDS is required.
BLS, PALS required and ACLS preferred
Maintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges.

Area of Talent: Physician

Organization: Valley Physician Services

Department: VP Hospitalist - RDGW

Shift: Day

Full Time

Schedule: Day/Night

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