Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

Father-Flanagan; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free doctor visits at Boys Town

Free prescriptions under Medical Plan

Tuition reimbursement

401K/401K Roth match

Job summary

Boys Town National Research Hospital seeks a pediatrician to evaluate and treat children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral needs. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing direct medical care and coordinating with families and schools.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continual learning, and participation in hospital committees and educational programs, within a strong mission to support children and families.

Qualifications

• MD required from an accredited medical school.
• ACGME- or AOA-accredited pediatrics residency completed.
• Board certification or eligibility in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Nebraska medical licensure or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental-behavioral evaluations and care for children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and community partners.
• Prescribe and administer treatments, therapies, and medications as needed.
• Monitor patient progress and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Participate in hospital committees and educational programs.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Concise clinical communication

Clinical assessment & problem solving

Medical record keeping

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Pediatrics residency (ACGME or AOA)

Board eligible/certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Nebraska medical licensure or eligibility

Job description

Evaluates, counsels, and provides treatment for children, adolescents, and their families with a wide range of developmental and behavioral difficulties. Performs work of significant difficulty in providing special medical and consultative care to Boys Town National Research Hospital patients and referral patients. Provides direct medical care and participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary clinic teams.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Provides developmental-behavioral evaluations and care of young children with a wide range of developmental and behavioral health needs including developmental and learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and other special health care needs. Collaboration with other Boys Town National Research Hospital providers and specialties, community resources, and schools. Prescribes and administers treatments, therapies, medications, and other specialized medical care. Monitors patients' conditions and progress. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests. Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary evaluation and remediation team, which may include professionals from non-medical fields. Participates in and/or conducts the various educational programs developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital. Participates in various medical and hospital committees at the Hospital. Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served. Abides by all hospital policies, medical staff bylaws/rules, and legal regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate willingness to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, involving non-physicians, dealing with conditions related to the practice of general inpatient and/or outpatient pediatrics. Apply research expertise as demonstrated by records or sustained work published in medical journals. Communicate concisely both orally and in writing with patients, families, and staff and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care. Make assessments and problem solve. Keep complete and timely records of all events and results of encounters to patients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Medicine Degree from an accredited medical school required. Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency in pediatrics required. Board certified or eligible leading to certification in Developmental- Behavioral pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics required. Possess or be able to attain medical licensure in the State of Nebraska required. Ability to maintain certification status or participate in maintenance of certification processes as necessary required.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.
• Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.