Physician - Medical Oncologist

Valley Medical Group is actively recruiting a Medical Oncologist with a career interest in breast and/or gynecologic cancer to join the team

The Valley Health System comprises of Valley Hospital, Valley Medical Group, and Valley Health Home Care. Valley Health System, 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 250 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 late 2023, will be a 900,000 square foot state-of-the-art healthcare destination site on a 40-acre campus in Paramus.

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.

Position Description:
Valley has joined forces with New York's Mount Sinai Health System to bring exceptional and distinctive care to patients in northern New Jersey. Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care is organized around diseases, and provides unique clinical programs for our patients, as well as educational and research opportunities for our staff. We have QOPI certification and accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. An on-site team provides support for our active research program, including investigator-initiated clinical trials in addition to NCTN and industry-sponsored research. Protected time is provided for ongoing trials and intramural funding is available for investigators to develop innovative research programs. Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care is the proud recent recipient of a grant to fund initiatives to increase patients' access to clinical trials and other opportunities for underrepresented patient groups.

Currently, two outstanding medical oncologists work closely with 2 breast surgeons, 2 gynecologic oncologists, dedicated radiation oncologists and advanced practice providers to offer comprehensive care to patients with breast or gynecologic cancer. There are weekly multidisciplinary disease-specific tumor boards as well as research conferences. Our NAPBC-accredited Breast Center offers state-of-the-art breast imaging, lay and nurse navigators, a dietician/health coach, and an innovative survivorship program.
The successful applicant with share in an anticipated 1 in 8 hematology/oncology call schedule. Requests for flexible work schedules will be seriously considered. Appointment to the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at a level commensurate with experience and academic potential is anticipated.
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, Saddle Brook, Teaneck, 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 School System

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

M.D or D.O from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy
Board certified or eligible in Medical Oncology. Certification or eligibility in Hematology is desirable
A valid New Jersey State Medical license, DEA, and CDS required
BLS and ACLS required
Maintains CME credit hours as required for Board Certification and/or hospital staff privileges. Forwards same (e.g., upon renewal) to Director of Medical Staff Administration.

Job Location

Luckow Pavilion

Shift

Day (United States of America)

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.