Physician – Geriatric
POSITION SUMMARY:
Valley Health Medical Group is looking for a Geriatrician to join the team.
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 Hospital and Valley Medical Group are part of Valley Health System, one of the largest and most honored healthcare providers in New Jersey. With the opening of a state-of-the-art hospital on a brand-new campus in Paramus on April 14, 2024, Valley is well-suited to adapt to the changing health care needs of the northern New Jersey community for many years to come. When you join Valley, you join a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what is right, and always striving to be better together.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Geriatrician at Valley takes a patient-focused, evidence-based medicine approach for managing patients with general primary care diseases and needs with in both the office and facility settings. Physicians in the group stay up to date on the latest treatments, guidelines, and technology to treat Primary Care disorders.
EXPERIENCE: Valley Medical Group is seeking a full time, Licensed, Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Primary Care or Geriatric Physician to join its Senior Health Partners Program and participate in both Assisted Living Facility based Primary Care and outpatient Primary Care.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Ideal candidate will be hard working, flexible, looking to assist with program growth, team player with excellent communication, analytical, dynamic with relationship building skills who enjoys non-academic outpatient and facility settings. This is a great opportunity for a physician to gain valuable work experience while enjoying the support from staff and colleagues, in a well-established and growing practice with a strong rooted community presence.
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 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!
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
M.D or D.O from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy from a recognized institution
Board certified or board eligible in Primary Care or Geriatric Physician
A valid New Jersey State Medical license, DEA, and CDS is required.
BLS required, and ACLS preferred
Maintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Area of Talent: Physician
Organization: Valley Physician Services
Department: Primary Care or Geriatric
Shift: Day
Full Time
Schedule: –
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