Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine are seeking two faculty members for the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The division’s clinical faculty and nurse practitioners collaborate with Pediatric Psychology and other disciplines to provide interprofessional care for children with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders. Areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome, myelomeningocele, and Williams syndrome. The division leads or participates in quality improvement projects intended to improve clinical outcomes and reduce avoidable harm, and works with outside health providers to bring developmental and behavioral care to underserved urban and rural areas.

The division has a fellowship program integrated with The Ohio State University’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program and provides developmental and behavioral pediatrics training to Nationwide Children’s residents. Faculty may collaborate with research centers and programs at the Nationwide Children’s Research Institute, including autism research networks and federally funded multi-site clinical research projects. Faculty also work with Nationwide Children’s Big Lots Behavioral Health Service Line, which provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care.

The position provides medical care and treatment to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring, diagnostic testing, patient and family education, medical record maintenance, and coordination with other healthcare professionals. The faculty member participates in education of medical students, residents, and fellows and keeps current with medical advancements and research. Faculty track and rank are open and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and interests. Qualified candidates will be board certified or board eligible in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved fellowship program, if applicable.
• Medical license in the State of Ohio.
• Unrestricted physician license.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics is required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to trainee education.
• Ability to lead interprofessional teams.
• Experience providing superior clinical care.

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and diagnose medical conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with established protocols, monitor progress, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide education and support.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in training and education for medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stay current with medical advancements and research.
• Provide clinical care and contribute to interprofessional team-based care.
• Support trainee education and lead interprofessional teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree