Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician

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UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others!

• Conduct physical, developmental, and emotional‑behavioral evaluations of children and adolescents aged 18 months to 21 years.
• Perform specialty assessments (e.g., genetic dysmorphology, motor functioning, feeding/diet, sleep) as needed.
• Provide treatment services within an interdisciplinary framework, including psychopharmacology for ADHD, autism spectrum and anxiety disorders, positive behavioral interventions, parent counseling, and desensitization protocols for medical and dental procedures.
• Complete 8 to 10 evaluations and 40 medication follow‑up appointments per week.
• Attend, present, and consult during weekly meetings of the Autism Center and evidence‑based practice clinical teams.
• Meet with leadership of the child and adolescent behavioral health team to discuss complex cases and assist in developing specialized assessment and treatment programs.
• Consult with pediatric staff on neurodevelopmental issues and assist in transferring appropriate cases to the Autism Center or the Child Guidance Clinic (CGC).
• Serve as a consultant to therapists of the Autism Center, CGC, APRNs prescribing for children in therapy, and to the Child First Program on medical matters.

• Doctoral Degree (MD or DO).
• Valid DEA License.
• Completed accredited fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience, with strong community health/public health orientation and patient care management preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to patient care and ethical practice.

• Flexible hybrid schedules.
• Competitive salaries.
• Generous paid time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays, and 10 sick days each year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution.
• Paid life and disability insurance.
• National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment.

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care