Palliative Care Director

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.

This role will serve in a collaborative team with VHS, VMG, and The Valley Hospital (TVH) leaders.

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. 

DETAILS & BENEFITS

• It is anticipated that the Director will devote 30% of their time in administrative responsibilities and 70% of their time in clinical practice.
• Generous Compensation and Benefit Package
• CME allowance and time
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation allowance

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

Bergen County is one of the most desirable counties in the United States, with excellent schools, low crime, numerous recreational and cultural activities, and proximity to NYC.  Valley is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and sustaining a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking Palliative Care leader.  If you're interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us!

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a CV to Min Hong, Physician Recruitment, Valley Medical Group at mhong3@valleyhealth.com or please call to inquire at 718.290-0278.

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.