Developmental Pediatrician, Department of Pediatrics

AOIA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics physician at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. Board-eligible or board-certified in developmental-behavioral pediatrics; MD/DO required.

The role includes clinical care of children with autism, MEB, and neurodevelopmental concerns at UVA Health Children's Hospital and outreach clinics, with opportunities for research.

Qualifications

• MD/DO and board-eligible or board-certified in developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
• Duties include clinical patient care and participation in quality improvement.
• Teaching University of Virginia School of Medicine students, residents, and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental and behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary clinics and outreach.
• Engage in clinical or translational research activities.

Skills

Clinical care

Quality improvement

Teaching

Autism assessment

Research collaboration

Advocacy initiatives

Education

MD/DO

Job description

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Pediatrics-Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Description

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (NDBP), within the University of Virginia and UVA Health Children's seeks candidates for a board-eligible/board-certified Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. Salary and rank are dependent upon qualifications and experience. For information regarding faculty tracks, Visit https://faculty.med.virginia.edu/facultyaffairs/advancement/pandt/faculty-tracks/. Our patient population includes children with neurodevelopmental or behavioral concerns, autism, intellectual disability, high-risk infant follow up, mental/emotional/behavioral problems (MEB), neuro-motor disabilities (i.e. cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders) and children at risk due to early childhood adversity. Patients are seen in the new Riverside Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health Center (opening late 2024) and the Battle Building (outpatient) of the UVA Health Children's Hospital adjacent to the UVA Health Medical Center as well as various rural outreach clinics. We work alongside a growing pediatric psychology service, including clinical psychology experts in autism, behavior and issues that apply to underserved families. We also have numerous shared interdisciplinary clinics with neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, PT, OT, SLP, SW, nutrition, educational consultants, and family navigators.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a MD/DO and must be board-eligible or board-certified in developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Duties will include providing clinical patient care, participating in quality improvement process, along with teaching responsibilities for the University of Virginia School of Medicine students and pediatric residents and developmental behavioral pediatric fellows. The successful candidate will have clinical expertise in autism assessment. The successful candidate will additionally have an opportunity to pursue clinical/translational research activities independently or in collaboration with active existing research programs and/or engage in advocacy initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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