Academic Pediatrician – Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Brookhaven, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Neonatology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a dedicated, collaborative pediatric physician for a full-time (1.0 FTE) clinical faculty position in the Developmental Progress Clinic (DPC), at the Assistant Professor level. The clinic provides developmental surveillance, assessment, and longitudinal follow-up for infants and young children at increased risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities, including children born prematurely, requiring NICU care, or experiencing significant neonatal medical or neurological complications. The interdisciplinary team works with pediatric subspecialties and includes academic pediatricians, neonatologists, nurse practitioners, therapists, psychometrists, and social workers. Clinical work is primarily at Children’s Center for Advanced Pediatrics and Hughes Spalding, with scheduled weekend and holiday newborn nursery shifts as part of the appointment. The clinic operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with a half-day Wednesday; typical hours are approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No overnight call is currently anticipated, subject to confirmation of the final coverage arrangement. The physician will provide comprehensive developmental and neurological assessments, longitudinal surveillance, anticipatory guidance, diagnostic evaluation, and individualized management. The role also includes coordinating care with families, primary care providers, early intervention programs, therapists, and subspecialists; identifying neurodevelopmental conditions and facilitating timely intervention; and maintaining clinical documentation, continuity, patient safety, and quality improvement. The physician will teach residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers, contribute to educational activities, and may participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and educational scholarship. The physician will work with DPC and Division leadership on clinical standards, workflows, onboarding, feedback, and quality improvement, and participate in faculty development and mentorship. The position calls for a physician committed to relationship-centered, interdisciplinary, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care for medically complex children and families, including underserved and marginalized communities. Applicants may come from general academic pediatrics, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, pediatric neurology, or general pediatrics, with a strong interest in developing expertise in neurodevelopmental follow-up.

Requirements

MD or equivalent degree.
Graduation from an accredited four-year medical school and completion of an accredited pediatric residency program, including the pediatric residency component of a pediatric neurology training pathway if applicable.
Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics; the position’s minimum qualifications specify board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Eligibility for appointment at the Assistant Professor level at Emory University School of Medicine.
Eligibility for an unrestricted Georgia medical license, DEA registration, and appropriate clinical privileges; the posting also specifies a current DEA registration and Georgia medical licensure.
BLS or PALS certification.
Demonstrated interest in neurodevelopmental pediatrics and care of medically complex infants and young children.
Willingness to provide scheduled weekend and holiday newborn nursery coverage.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and work as a team member.
Ability to meet Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff credentialing requirements.
Personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, adaptability, motivation, and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in general academic pediatrics, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, or pediatric neurology, including neonatal neurology or early childhood neurodevelopment.
A completed pediatric chief residency year with a strong interest in the field.
Experience with high-risk neonatal populations, including NICU graduates, developmental surveillance, standardized assessments, and early identification of cerebral palsy or other neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Familiarity with the General Movements Assessment (GMA) and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), or willingness to train in them.
Experience or training in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for underserved populations and effective work within interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical service within the Division of Neonatology, primarily in the Developmental Progress Clinic at Children’s Center for Advanced Pediatrics and Hughes Spalding.
Perform comprehensive developmental and neurological assessments, longitudinal surveillance, anticipatory guidance, diagnostic evaluation, and individualized management for at-risk infants and young children.
Identify early signs of cerebral palsy, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental conditions, and facilitate timely intervention and subspecialty referrals.
Coordinate care with families, primary care providers, early intervention programs, therapists, and pediatric subspecialists; communicate complex information clearly and sensitively.
Work scheduled weekend and holiday newborn nursery shifts, with frequency and distribution set in collaboration with Division leadership.
Maintain clinical documentation, continuity of care, patient safety, and quality improvement standards; complete accurate and timely records and communications.
Teach pediatric residents, neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers, and contribute to educational and academic activities.
Work with the DPC Medical Director and Division leadership to maintain clinical standards, effective workflows, and high-quality care.
Participate in clinic onboarding, clinical feedback, quality improvement, faculty development, and mentorship activities.
Incorporate quality improvement and research findings into practice; provide or serve as a resource for patient, family, and staff education.
Respond to patient and clinical staff questions and requests, participate in operational meetings and activities, and maintain required certifications and specialty training.