Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics is seeking an outstanding individual with experience in Child Abuse for a faculty position in the Referral and Evaluation of At-Risk Children (REACH) Team in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at UT Southwestern and Children's Health Dallas. Candidates can expect an opportunity for a well-balanced career in teaching and clinical medicine with opportunities for research. Fellowship training in Child Abuse Pediatrics is preferred. Applicants with a strong interest and experience in Child Abuse will also be considered. We are especially interested in applicants with interests and/or experience in providing care for children with special health care needs. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas and be board-eligible or certified in Pediatrics. Children's Health System of Texas is a state-of-the art, 406-bed, free-standing facility that provides comprehensive care to the children of Dallas and surrounding areas. Children's Health includes clinics in Dallas and Plano. Physicians consult on both the inpatient and ambulatory services, where they supervise and teach residents from the categorical pediatric residency training program and students from UTSW School of Medicine, and Fellows in the Child Abuse program. Faculty in the Department of Pediatrics have a strong tradition of clinical and teaching excellence. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Requirements

• Experience in Child Abuse
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
• Board-eligible or certified in Pediatrics

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training in Child Abuse Pediatrics
• Interests and/or experience in providing care for children with special health care needs

Responsibilities

• Teaching
• Clinical medicine
• Research
• Consult on both the inpatient and ambulatory services
• Supervise and teach residents from the categorical pediatric residency training program and students from UTSW School of Medicine, and Fellows in the Child Abuse program

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees