Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina and North Carolina Children\'s Hospital has an open rank, full-time Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician (DBP) faculty position to join the Development, Behavior and Learning Program. The role emphasizes outpatient care for children with developmental disabilities, including autism and related conditions, via an interprofessional team.

The DBP will contribute to resident education, didactics, shadowing, supervision, and help

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Completed pediatric residency with DBP fellowship in progress or completed.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient DBP care for children with developmental disabilities.
• Participate in resident education, didactics, shadowing and supervision.
• Collaborate with UNC's CIDD and TEACCH for interdisciplinary care.

Skills

Communication

Interprofessional teamwork

DBP board-eligible

Education

Pediatric residency

DBP fellowship

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina and North Carolina Children\'s Hospital has an open rank, full-time faculty position for a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician (DBP) to work in our growing Development, Behavior and Learning Program. This program provides outpatient services through interprofessional care delivered by DBP, psychology, social work, and nursing. Services include assessment and ongoing care for children with or at risk for developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, genetic conditions, and other related disorders. The DBP program provides an integral role in the training and education of pediatric residents and other learners. This faculty position will include participation in resident didactics, shadowing and supervision, and ultimately assistance in our future goal of developing a DBP fellowship. The DBP role will also include close collaboration with UNC\'s Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, the highest funded autism research center in the country and a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) site and UNC\'s TEACCH program. The position will be located in the Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, a newly formed Division within the Department of Pediatrics at UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Applicants should be board certified or eligible in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Applicants from groups under-represented in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Board certified or eligible in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Completed pediatric residency and either completed or in process of successfully completing fellowship training in DBP.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, colleagues, and staff.
• Necessary clinical skills including evidence-based assessment of children with and at risk for developmental disabilities and ongoing care, including medication management.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Interest and knowledge in systems-based practice and interprofessional care.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.