Physician - Pediatric Endocrinology

Physician - Pediatric Endocrinology

Valley health System is looking for a Pediatric Endocrinologist to join the team.

The Valley Health System 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 100 best hospitals in the United States.

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, due to be completed 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 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 a full time, Licensed, Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist to join its Pediatrics department. The practice office located in Ridgewood locations.

The Pediatric Endocrinology program at Valley takes a patient-focused, evidence-based medicine approach for managing patients with general endocrine diseases with majority of diabetes and thyroid disease. Pediatricians in the group stay up to date on the latest treatments, guidelines, and technology to treat endocrine disorders. Ideal candidate will be hard working, flexible, team player with excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, and relationship building skills who enjoys a nonacademic, dynamic, community-based office and hospital setting.

Pediatrician will care of children ages 0-18 years Pediatrician will work with VMG leadership to build and market a Pediatrics Endocrinology program. Direct the activities of the medical staff and ensure that clinical services are delivered safely and appropriately within the guidelines established by Valley Medical Group Ambulatory Care and JCAHO. Establishes appropriate care plans for children and refers to VMG specialists as appropriate.

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. Participates in the practice's "on-call" schedules as needed.

Is available for emergency calls from VMG staff or physicians. Promotes and practices economical and effective healthcare. Work on clinical projects and initiatives at the request of the VMG Chair of Children Services.

EDUCATION:

Position requirement:

NJ State Medical License Unrestricted license to practice medicine in New Jersey required.

Board Certification in Pediatric Diabetics, Metabolism and Endocrinology

BLS, PALS certification required.

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

EXPERIENCE:

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Area of Talent: Physician

Organization: Valley Physician Services

Department: VP Pediatrics-Ridgwd

Shift: Day

Status: Full Time (36+ hrs/week)

Schedule: Varies

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