Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician - Faculty

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a passionate Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician to join their dynamic team in beautiful northwest North Carolina. This role offers a unique blend of clinical care and academic opportunities, including mentorship, leadership roles, and the chance to develop specialized programs like an Autism Center of Excellence. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of underserved children and their families. If you're driven to advance pediatric medicine and thrive in a supportive culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD/DO degree and be BC/BE in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for children with developmental and behavioral issues.
• Evaluate and manage conditions like Autism and ADHD.

Skills

Clinical Care

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Neuro-Developmental Disabilities

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

North Carolina licensure or eligible

Job description

Overview

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 onsite Therapeutic Day Program (TDP) and Children’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.

Pediatricians 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 local CTSI and collaborators,
• Strong community partnerships providing opportunities to aid underserved children and their families.

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• MD/DO degree,
• BC/BE in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and/or NeuroDevelopmental Disabilities,
• 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 [e-mail] or Hannah Payne at [e-mail].