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General Pediatrician

Valley Health System·Wayne, Michigan

$250,000 - $270,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Provide primary preventative and acute illness care for children aged 0-18, including those with special needs and complex conditions. Partner with the Medical Director and Icahn School of Medicine to develop the General Pediatrics program.

Valley Health System, in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is actively recruiting a General Pediatrician to join the team

Extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking General Pediatrics provider keen to build a busy practice.

Position Summary

The General Pediatrics program provides outpatient care and acute care consultations for children as part of the Valley Medical Group and Valley-Mount Sinai Children’s Health Service line in northern New Jersey.

This provider would the principal provider for our clinic in Wayne, NJ; in partnership with our General Pediatrics team which comprises 2 physicians and 2 APN’s currently covering 3 locations.

Educational opportunities include attendance to educational events at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital (Grand Rounds and CME events), participation in our Valley-Mount Sinai Children’s Health yearly symposium and regional/national AAP events.

Opportunity is also there for interaction and ability to educate clients, interested community groups, and help support our broader community-based services for families and our pediatric populations.

Additionally, there is an opportunity to work with and mentor medical students from the Icahn school of medicine who come to Valley Health System for the core Pediatric Clerkship rotations.

Physician in this role will also participate in Department of Pediatrics activities though all our locations, this includes the Kireker Center for Child Development (KCCD), and participation in Valley Hospital Committee in representation of the Division, as deemed appropriate by the Director and Chair.

Clinical requirements include Board Certification (eligibility) in General Pediatrics, ability to work collaboratively with our Peds Specialty teams and community obstetricians.

In this position, you will be part of a larger multi-specialty group including experienced providers in Endocrinology, Developmental Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Food Allergy, Cardiology, and PM&R, all in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System. Academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital are possible based on previous academic ranking and productivity.

  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation models including a minimum starting salary ranging between $250,000 to $270,000 with generous productivity incentives with an opportunity to grow uncapped
  • Comprehensive benefits package: 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
  • Non-Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Board eligible or certification in Pediatrics
  • Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required
  • Existing or Eligibility for New York Medical License and DEA required
  • Area Information
  • Townships in area among best small cities in America.
  • A few great places to live-Ridgewood, Montclair, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Tenafly, Ramsey and Saddle River
  • 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
  • Desired Attributes
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach
  • Ability to build long-term relationships with children and families
  • Cultural humility and sensitivity to diverse populations
  • Collaborative team player
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
  • Professionalism and ethical practice

Job Location: Wayne 1578 Route 23 N

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Benefits

  • Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
  • Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
  • 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
  • Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

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.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Pediatrics. Requires a New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS certifications.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Education
  • Immunizations
  • Screenings
  • Preventative Care
  • Clinical Diagnosis
  • Special Needs Care
  • Acute Illness Care
  • Coordinated Care
  • Pediatric Wellness Visits
  • Complex Clinical Condition Management

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$250,000 - $270,000/yr
Location
Wayne, Michigan
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Valley Health System

Valley Health System is a regional healthcare system in northern New Jersey. It includes The Valley Hospital, a 385-bed, not-for-profit, regional acute-care hospital that has been consistently recognized for quality care and patient satisfaction; Valley Home Care, a home care...

Salary listed on 137 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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