BC/BE Hematologist/Oncologist

Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care is seeking an academically oriented BC/BE Hematologist/Oncologist with a special interest in general and malignant hematology.

Distinguished by its culture of excellence and by its talented medical staff, the Valley Health System has a long tradition of outstanding patient-centered care. 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 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. Valley’s new state-of-the-art hospital, directly across from our cancer center, is scheduled to open in late 2023 and will anchor a 40-acre healthcare campus.  

Join a busy and collegial group of outstanding Hematologists/Oncologists, and be part of our growing program for patients with blood disorders or hematologic malignancies.  This also is an opportunity to share care with Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center specialists for patients who require stem cell transplant or CAR-T cell therapy.

An on-site team at Valley provides support for our active research program, which includes investigator-initiated trials in addition to NCTN and industry-sponsored research. Protected time is available for clinical 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 access to clinical trials and other opportunities for underrepresented patient groups.

The successful applicant with share in an anticipated 1 in 8 hematology/oncology call schedule. Requests for flexible work schedules will be considered. Teaching opportunities will be available in 2024 when Valley opens its own Internal Medicine Residency.  Appointment to the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at a level commensurate with experience and academic potential is anticipated.

Position requirement:

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy
• Board certified or eligible in Hematology. Certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology is highly desirable.
• NJ State Medical license, DEA, and CDS will be required.
• Meet all requirements to appointment to the Medical Staff of The Valley Hospital.

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:

• 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 HEALTH SYSTEM is one of the most honored regional healthcare systems that serve residents in northern New Jersey and southern New York. Newsweek has recognized us as one of the world's 1,000 best hospitals and one of 250 best hospitals in the United States. It comprises The Valley Hospital, Valley Home Care, and Valley Medical Group. Valley Hospital has been named one of the world's best hospitals by Newsweek for a fourth consecutive year in its World's Best Hospitals 2022 list. The ranking lists more than 2,200 best hospitals across 27 countries. Valley was ranked as the 11th best hospital in the U.S. and the third best hospital in New Jersey for 2021. Additionally, Valley was ranked among the World's Best Hospitals for Infection Prevention. Valley Health System has been designated as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, is an acute care, not-for-profit hospital with 431 licensed beds. In 2021, 50,120 individuals were admitted to Valley, 61,884 people were treated in the Emergency Department, and 3,875 babies were born. In addition to its Centers of Excellence, Valley also offers the services of a comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Childbirth, Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, a Total Joint Replacement Center, a Neuroscience Center, a Center for Bariatric Surgery, and Weight-Loss Management, a Center for Sleep Medicine, The Gamma Knife Center, and the Kireker Center for Child Development, among others. 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.

The Valley Medical Group is part of the Valley Health System. Valley Medical Group (VMG) is a multispecialty group practice comprised of 450 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.

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 hematologist/oncologist.  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 Ephraim S. Casper, MD, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care, ecasper@valleyhealth.com.