Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician to join a world-class team providing expert care to children with developmental and behavioral needs.

You will collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, and therapists to create integrated treatment plans, mentor trainees in the GME program, and oversee weekday outpatient clinics with clinic-only call, ensuring access and high-quality care for families.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD/DO in Texas prior to hire.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, specialized care to children with complex developmental and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to design holistic treatment plans.
• Mentor and educate trainees in the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.
• Manage weekday outpatient clinic operations with clinic-only call.

Skills

Developmental-Behavioral

Pediatrics

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Texas medical license

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Join the world-class team at Dell Children's Medical Center in vibrant Austin, Texas, as a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, where your expertise will shape the future of specialized pediatric care for children across Central Texas.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver compassionate, specialized care to children with complex developmental and behavioral needs, directly improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, and dedicated clinic support staff to design and execute holistic, integrated treatment plans.
• Mentor and educate the next generation of medical professionals by actively participating in the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.
• Manage weekday clinical operations and dedicated clinic-only call, ensuring consistent, reliable, and high-quality access to care for our growing community.

About the Practice

• 2 fellowship trained MDs, 1 Psychiatrist, Occupational and Speech Therapists, full clinic support staff
• Outpatient, weekday clinic
• Clinic call only
• Physician choice in schedule templates
• Strong referral network
• Dell Children's serves 46 Counties in and around central Texas
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

No additional preferences

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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