Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Faculty Physician #PED244

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a full-time assistant professor in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The appointee will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarly activity within UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, and the Pritzker School of Medicine.

Responsibilities include clinical care for developmental/behavioral pediatric patients, supervision of trainees, and engagement in research or education

Qualifications

• Must hold medical doctorate or equivalent.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Completed or in process of completing ACGME-approved fellowship in behavioral developmental pediatrics.
• Credentials in public health or health informatics or related experience in developmental/behavioral care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for pediatric patients with developmental and behavioral conditions.
• Train and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in scholarly activity in research, education, or program development.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Scholarly activity

Education

Medical doctorate or equivalent

Illinois medical licensure eligibility

ACGME developmental-behavioral pediatrics fellowship

Master's in Public Health or Health Informatics

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, is searching for a full-time faculty member at the rank of assistant professor. The appointee will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, and join a community of faculty colleagues and learners in UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Clinical responsibilities will include care for pediatric patients who may present with a full range of developmental and behavioral conditions. Clinics are held on the University of Chicago campus, at the Comer Children's Hospital and offsite clinics in the greater Chicagoland area. Other duties will include training and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows. Scholarly activity is expected and may be in research, education, or clinical program development.

Applicants with experience in developmental diagnostic teams for autism, intellectual disability, sequelae of prematurity, critical illness, learning disorders, and ADHD are also welcomed.

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing superior, compassionate healthcare to all children. We strive to provide an education and training experience that fosters the next generation of national and international leaders in child health. Our department includes more than 130 full-time faculty members, clinical associates and postdoctoral researchers. In addition to teaching medical students, residents and fellows, our faculty conduct cutting-edge translational and clinical research. Comer Children's Hospital is a free-standing children's hospital with a full complement of pediatric services and a total of 161 pediatric and neonatal beds: 60 general, 30 PICU, and 71 NICU.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must:

• have a medical doctorate or equivalent
• have or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois
• have completed/be in the process of completing an ACGME approved behavioral developmental pediatrics fellowship at an ACGME accredited institution
• hold equivalent certification/credentials relevant to developmental pediatrics, such as a Master of Public Health or Master of Health Informatics, or have experience involving developmental/behavioral care coordination for children with special health care needs