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Valley Health System
Wayne, New Jersey

General Pediatrician

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250K - $270K

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Job Description

Valley Medical Group, part of the Valley Health System in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time General Pediatrician to join our growing Pediatrics Service Line.

This physician will work in partnership with the Medical Director of General Pediatrics and the Icahn School of Medicine to develop a General Pediatrics program for the Valley Medical Group.

The General Pediatrician will provide primary preventative and acute illness care for children ages 0-18 years including children with special needs and complex clinical conditions.

Through routine wellness visits, screenings, immunizations, and sick care, our pediatrics team focuses on prevention, early detection, and coordinated care. Our team also guides parents on nutrition, sleep, behavior, safety, and emotional wellness, helping families build a strong foundation for lifelong health.

Compensation & Benefits Starting salary range of 250K to 270K Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans Paid holidays and PTO CME allowance and dedicated CME time Malpractice coverage Relocation allowance Non-Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

MD or DO Board eligible or certification in Pediatrics Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required Job Location Wayne 1578 Route 23 N Shift

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e. g.

Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities 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.

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining 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’s right, and always striving to be better together.

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary preventative and acute illness care for children aged 0-18, including those with special needs and complex conditions. Partner with the Medical Director and Icahn School of Medicine to develop the General Pediatrics program.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Pediatrics. Requires a New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Preventative CarePediatric Wellness VisitsPatient EducationClinical DiagnosisSpecial Needs CareComplex Clinical Condition Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Pediatrician at Valley Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 740 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 4,200 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $202k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Salary Distribution16 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Relocation assistance
46% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
PSLF eligible
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 740 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,593/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Paramus, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
401(k)
457(b) Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off