Associate Program Director Internal Medicine Residency

Valley Health System in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is actively recruiting an Associate Program Director for Internal Medicine Residency.

Valley Health System (VHS) in affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) is actively recruiting an Associate Program Director for the newly accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. This position presents the opportunity to collaborate with the Program Director and the GME team to design, develop and operate a new training program to begin in July 2024. The incumbent will also be the clinic director for the IM continuity clinic. 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.

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 250 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 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, pediatrics, oncology, cardiology, obstetrics & gynecology, and various medical and surgical specialties. VMG believes the relationships between its doctors and providers are central to success. Valley Medical Group (VMG) has 1,159 employees, including nearly 350 physicians and over 150 advanced practice practitioners representing more than 50 medical and surgical specialties. Formed under the auspices of Valley Health System, VMG employs physicians based at the main Hospital, The Luckow Pavilion, primary and walk-in care centers, and about 48 locations and 92 practices throughout communities served by Valley in both New Jersey and New York.

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 late 2023, will be a 900,000-square-foot state-of-the-art healthcare destination site on a 40-acre campus in Paramus.

Position Summary:
This position presents the opportunity to design, develop and operate a new training program as well as maintain a clinical practice at VHS. Assists the PD and APD/DAC to develop and execute a successful Residency Program Curriculum (the APD may chair the Program 's Curriculum Committee) and/or Clinical Competency Committee (CCC). Assist other faculty (such as Section Chiefs) with development of rotation specific goals and objectives for the Program Curriculum. Assists the APD/DAC in the educational and administrative tasks related to the Outpatient Center. Aids residents in developing ideas and facilitate connections with mentors for required scholarly project(s) (includes quality improvement, case reports, abstracts, and peer review research). Tracks resident scholarship and serves as a mentor to them regarding their future scholarly goals/fellowship applications. Supervise, teach and precept Residents and Students in the Outpatient Center. Prepare for and participate in both internal and external reviews of the program by the accrediting bodies and respond to any concerns or deficiencies that may arise as a result of these reviews, problem-solve, help identify resident candidates for annual awards, etc. 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.

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, Teaneck and Saddle Brook
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

Position requirement:
MD or DO
American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine Board Certification
Prior Graduate Medical Education experience
Practicing Internal Medicine physician with an interest in academic medicine looking toward future leadership opportunities
Creative thinker with a demonstrated passion for teaching and learning
Possess strong administrative and team building skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Maintains up-to-date credentials including CV, License, DEA, CDS, Board Certification, documentation of hospital admitting privileges

Area of Talent: Physician

Organization: Valley Physician Services

Department: Graduate Medical Education

Shift: Day

Full Time

Schedule: -

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Area of Talent: Physician