Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Academic Physician Position in Illinois

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

PTO + sick time

Malpractice tail coverage

State pension

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Psychological Association seeks a busy Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician in Springfield, IL. You will handle autism and neurodevelopmental evaluations, with 3-4 new patients weekly and 5-6 follow-ups daily, using 90-minute new visits and 30-minute follow-ups.

ADOS testing and behavioral assessments are integrated into the workflow. This role offers a hybrid in-person/telehealth schedule with immediate patient volume and strong academic collaboration.

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatrician with developmental-behavioral expertise.
• Experience in autism and neurodevelopmental evaluations is required.
• Ability to manage a high-volume clinical setting with academic collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct autism, ADHD and neurodevelopmental evaluations.
• Manage 3-4 new patients/week and 5-6 follow-ups/day.
• Lead 90-min new visits and 30-min follow-ups.
• Incorporate ADOS testing and behavioral assessments into workflow.
• Operate a hybrid schedule (in-person + telehealth).

Skills

Autism evaluations

Neurodevelopmental assessments

ADHD evaluations

Behavioral assessments

Education

MD/DO in Pediatrics

Board-certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Tools

ADOS testing

Clinical neurodevelopmental tools

Job description

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Springfield, IL, 12-Month Waitlist | Walk into Immediate Volume + Make a Real Impact

If you're looking for a busy, high-impact DBP role where you can actually move the needle this is it. This established program has a 12-month backlog for new patients, driven largely by autism and behavioral evaluations.

You won't be building from scratch, you'll be stepping into demand on day one.

What You'll Do

• Focus on autism, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental evaluations
• 3-4 new patients/week + 5-6 follow-ups/day
• 90-min new visits | 30-min follow-ups
• ADOS testing + behavioral assessments built into workflow
• Hybrid schedule (in-person + telehealth)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Immediate patient volume (no ramp-up period)
• 80/20 clinical + academic split
• Work alongside an established multidisciplinary team (psych, OT, speech, LCSW)
• Strong referral pipeline from early intervention + regional providers
• Ages 1-8 = highly focused, consistent patient population

Compensation & Perks

• $260,000+ base + productivity upside
• Negotiable Sign- On Bonus
• $10K relocation
• Generous PTO + sick time (accumulates)
• $3,500 CME + 5 days
• Full benefits + malpractice (tail coverage)
• State pension = long-term financial security

The Opportunity

This is a mission-driven, high-need market where developmental pediatricians are in short supply. You'll have the autonomy to practice meaningful medicine, the support of an academic environment, and the ability to truly impact access to care.