Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician

Emory • Atlanta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics are actively seeking a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician to join the Division of Behavioral and Mental Health. Job Description: Provides clinical care across Children’s locations with a focus on early relational health, the earliest presenting signs of developmental or mental health disability and conducts assessments and follow up visits according to the highest standards of care. Supervises trainees in pediatrics residency and medical school in the field of developmental and behavioral pediatrics, ensuring adequate opportunities for training through teaching, patient contact, case review, and research. Contributes to medical and developmental evaluations and outpatient follow-up care. Oversees medical support personnel and contributes to the formation of the Developmental Pediatrics section in the Division of Behavioral and Mental Health. Learns from interdisciplinary collaboration and disseminating cutting-edge technologies and models of clinical service. Collaborates with child and developmental psychology, community agencies, child neurology, psychiatry, and genetic counseling, among other subspecialties at Children’s and Emory Pediatrics. Communicates effectively with patients, families and colleagues.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Developmental Pediatrics.
• License-eligibility to practice as a physician in Georgia.

Nice To Haves

• A commitment to serving children with autism and their families.
• Interest and expertise in children with intellectual disabilities, interdisciplinary team-based care, and medical education are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care across Children’s locations with a focus on early relational health, the earliest presenting signs of developmental or mental health disability and conducts assessments and follow up visits according to the highest standards of care.
• Supervises trainees in pediatrics residency and medical school in the field of developmental and behavioral pediatrics, ensuring adequate opportunities for training through teaching, patient contact, case review, and research.
• Contributes to medical and developmental evaluations and outpatient follow-up care.
• Oversees medical support personnel and contributes to the formation of the Developmental Pediatrics section in the Division of Behavioral and Mental Health.
• Learns from interdisciplinary collaboration and disseminating cutting-edge technologies and models of clinical service.
• Collaborates with child and developmental psychology, community agencies, child neurology, psychiatry, and genetic counseling, among other subspecialties at Children’s and Emory Pediatrics.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed