Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine seek two faculty members for the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The division’s five clinical faculty and seven nurse practitioners work with Pediatric Psychology and other disciplines to provide interprofessional care for children with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, Down syndrome, myelomeningocele, and Williams syndrome. The division leads and participates in quality improvement projects at local, state, and national levels to improve clinical outcomes and reduce avoidable harm. Faculty are expected to uphold principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to provide excellent clinical care and education to trainees. The division partners with outside health providers to bring developmental and behavioral care to underserved urban and rural areas. It has a robust fellowship program integrated with The Ohio State University’s LEND Program and provides developmental and behavioral pediatrics training to Nationwide Children’s residents. Faculty may collaborate with research centers and programs at Nationwide Children’s, including the Center for Biobehavioral Health, the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice, the Center for Population Health and Equity Research, and the Child Development Center Research Program. The division also works closely with the Big Lots Behavioral Health Service Line and its inpatient and outpatient programs. The position provides medical care and treatment to patients. Duties include assessing patients, diagnosing conditions, developing and monitoring treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, educating and supporting patients and families, maintaining medical records, coordinating care, participating in trainee education, and staying current with medical advancements and research. Faculty track and rank are open and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and interests.

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 certified or board eligible in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics.
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 patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
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 the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
Stay current with medical advancements and research.
Provide superior clinical care and lead interprofessional teams.
Contribute to quality improvement work and support the division’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.