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Palliative Care Job at Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ
Physician | Palliative Care Job | Paramus, NJ 07652-3619
Director of Palliate Care | near Metro NYC | Leadership, Faculty and Research
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Physician-Palliative Care
Employment Type: Full-Time
Telemedicine : No 
Practice Type: Hospital EmployeeJob Description
The Valley Medical Group (VMG) seeks an experienced Palliative Care leader to serve as Director of Palliative Care.
The Director of Palliative Care will be responsible for planning, development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive palliative care services across the Valley continuum. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, patient centered care ensuring that patients with serious illness receive comprehensive symptom management, psychosocial support and goal concordant care. This role involves collaboration with health care providers, patients and families to optimize the quality of life and align care with patients goals and values.
FACULTY & RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
As Program Director of the Palliative Care fellowship, the Doctor will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and obtaining ACGME accreditation for a new Palliative Care Fellowship Program. This position is responsible for developing a curriculum that aligns with ACGME standards, overseeing the accreditation process, and ensuring the program provides fellows with a robust education in palliative care, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field. The Program Director will work collaboratively with the DIO, GME director, faculty, staff, and external partners to maintain the program's excellence and contribute to the advancement of palliative care education and research. In addition to excellent clinical and leadership skills, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of academic excellence and be knowledgeable of ACGME policies and procedures. It is anticipated that the Director will devote 30% of their time in administrative responsibilities and 70% of their time in clinical practice.
This role will serve in a collaborative team with VHS, VMG, and The Valley Hospital (TVH) leaders.
Minimum Base Salary of $172,500. Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability
- 401k with company match, 457b
- Malpractice coverage
- Annual allowance for CME, Memberships, and Licenses
- Relocation allowance
- Non-Profit Health System, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in New Jersey required
- Board certified in Palliative Care and Hospice Medicine
- Maintains up-to-date credentials including CV, License, DEA, CDS, Board Certification, documentation of hospital admitting privileges.
- Maintains CME/MOC credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges.
- A minimum of 4-5 years experience in clinical practice
- Prior GME experience preferred
- Strong leadership, management, and collaboration skills
- Proven record of programmatic development
- Proven relationship-building skills with physicians as well as with all other key stakeholders
- Skilled in problem resolution and strong analytical abilities
- Ability to build trust and confidence with utmost integrity
- Ability to lead change and build consensus to support change
- Solid clinical and clinical data related analytical skills
- Ability to serve as a role model for collegiality and collaboration across the organization
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a CV to Min Hong, Physician Recruitment, Valley Medical Group
The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ
Situated less than 15 miles from Manhattan, Paramus is in the heart of Bergen County, one of the most desirable counties in the United States, with excellent schools, numerous recreational and cultural activities. Its proximity to New York City allows for easy access to everything the city has to offer or live in New York City and enjoy a simple reverse commute. With the opening of our new $975 million, 370 bed acute care hospital on April 14, 2024, The Valley Health System continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing exceptional, world class care to the 1.1 million residents of our catchment area.
Valley Medical Group
An integral part of Valley Health System, Valley Medical Group is a physician-led and professionally-managed group practice dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people we serve. Valley Medical Group features more than 300 physicians and nearly 200 advanced practice providers in 60 adult and pediatric specialties. We are a well-established Medical Group committed to providing exceptional care to our community. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a large team of experts in the field, and a key provider within a nationally recognized, top-quality, patient-centered network.
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