Physician - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health’s Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development in New Orleans seeks a fellowship-trained developmental-behavioral pediatrician to join our team.

The role includes independent diagnostic consultations for the full spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders, collaboration with a large interdisciplinary team, and leadership in education for medical students, residents, and community pediatric professionals.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Board eligible/certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent diagnostic developmental-behavioral consultations for infants, children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary Boh Center team to improve access to diagnostic services and address treatment gaps.
• Educate medical students, residents and community pediatric professionals; participate in program development and teaching.
• Lead or participate in development of a fellowship program in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Contribute to clinical research and participate with regional and national professional organizations.

Education

Fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Job description

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

Ochsner Children’s Hospital is seeking a fellowship‑trained developmental‑behavioral pediatrician to practice at the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development in New Orleans, LA.

Responsibilities:

• The Michael R. Boh Centers provide independent and interdisciplinary team‑based diagnostic developmental‑behavioral consultations for infants, children, and adolescents spanning the full spectrum of neurodevelopmental disabilities – from developmental delays/intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and cerebral palsy to learning disorders, ADHD, and motor incoordination – including consultations for those at risk due to prematurity or other neonatal complications, congenital heart disease, genetic syndromes, or adverse psychosocial circumstances.
• Work with the entire Boh Center team (nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, developmental‑behavioral pediatricians, psychologists, applied behavior analysts, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, clinic administrators) to improve access to diagnostic consultation and address gaps in treatment.
• Participate and provide leadership in the education of medical students, residents, and community pediatric professionals.
• Participate in or lead the development of a fellowship program in Developmental‑Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Under the mentorship of Robert Voigt, MD, System Medical Director of the Boh Centers, contribute to clinical research/scholarship and regional (Louisiana AAP) and national (SDBP, AAP) academic organizations.

Remote Eligibility: Individuals who reside in or will work from Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. are not eligible for remote work. Please refer to the full job description to determine whether the position is remote or on‑site.

Contact: Robert Voigt, MD, System Medical Director for Developmental Pediatrics. For additional program information, contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail].

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.