Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician - Faculty

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician in Ardmore, NC. Join an inclusive team dedicated to improving children's health and development. The role offers teaching, leadership opportunities, and involvement in building advanced programs such as an Autism Center of Excellence. Candidates must be BC/BE and eligible for North Carolina licensure.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Research opportunities with local partners

Inclusive culture that values diversity

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and/or NeuroDevelopmental Disabilities.
• North Carolina licensure or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for children with developmental and behavioral problems.
• Engage in teaching/mentorship across various learner levels.
• Participate in research opportunities with local collaborators.

Skills

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

NeuroDevelopmental Disabilities

Licensure in North Carolina

Job description

Between June 14, 2025, and July 1, 2025 Atrium Health is transitioning to a new application platform to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring processes. To ensure a smooth transition and data integrity during this transition we have temporarily limited the number of job postings on the career website.

While active job postings may be reduced during this phase, it is important to note that Atrium Health remains committed to engaging with and attracting top talent. We encourage interested candidates to proactively connect with us by joining one of our established talent communities. Moreover, we will continue hosting in-person and virtual events, offering unique platforms for potential candidates to interact with Atrium Health representatives, learn about our career paths, and gain a deeper understanding of our mission and values.

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Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 135595
Job Family: Faculty/Physicians
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 35521085033179-Pediatrics - Developmental

The Department of Pediatrics of Wake Forest School of Medicine invites you to consider a unique academic and clinical care opportunity to join our growing Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Section. We are seeking a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician or a Neuro-Developmental Pediatrician in beautiful northwest North Carolina.

The Section on Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics consists of (3) Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians, (4) Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, (1) Psychiatric Physician Assistant, (3) Pediatric Psychologists, (1) Clinical Psychologist, (1) LCSW, and a Nurse Navigator all working closely with support staff, including the onsiteTherapeutic Day Program (TDP) andChildren’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA). TDP’s onsite mental health partial day program services include Educational Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and an embedded psychologist, serving our most behaviorally challenged patients. The CDSA employs Occupational and Physical Therapists, speech therapists, service coordinators, audiologists, and psychologists to serve our Birth to Three population with Early Intervention Services.

Physicians in this role will provide clinical care with the evaluation and management of children with a wide range of developmental and behavioral problems, including but not limited to Developmental/Intellectual disabilities, Autism, genetic syndromes, complex ADHD, Cerebral Palsy and other physical disabilities, etc. All academic ranks will be considered.

Pediatrician will join a growing department with multiple career development opportunities:

• Teaching/mentorship with all levels of learners: medical students, residents, and fellows,
• Leadership opportunities within the Department of Pediatrics and institution-wide
• Potential to build a Developmental & Behavioral fellowship from the ground up
• Opportunity to help create/develop an Autism Center of Excellence
• Research opportunities abound with the localCTSI and collaborators
• Strong community partnerships providing opportunities to aid underserved children and their families

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• BC/BE in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and/or NeuroDevelopmental Disabiiities
• North Carolina licensure or eligible

Wake Forest School of Medicine is the medical education and research component of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, a fully integrated academic medical center anchored by an 885-bed tertiary care hospital, community hospitals, affiliated partners and the 160-bed Brenner Children’s Hospital. Both Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Brenner Children’s Hospital have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

When faculty join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, they are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.

If interested, Please send a cover letter, CV and 3 references (can be provided later) to Christine Erdie-Lalena, MD at [emailprotected] or Hannah Payne at [emailprotected] .