Developmental Pediatrician, Department of Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician, Department of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (NDBP), within the University of Virginia and UVA Health Children’s seeks candidates for a board‑eligible/board‑certified Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. Salary and rank depend on qualifications and experience. Information regarding faculty tracks can be found at the University’s faculty advancement website.

We care for children with neurodevelopmental or behavioral concerns, autism, intellectual disability, high‑risk infant follow‑up, mental/emotional/behavioral problems, neuro‑motor disabilities, and children at risk due to early childhood adversity. Patients are seen in the new Riverside Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health Center (opening late 2024), the Battle Building outpatient clinic of UVA Health Children’s Hospital, and various rural outreach clinics. We collaborate with a growing pediatric psychology service and numerous interdisciplinary clinics.

Our division co‑hosts the HRSA Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) program, trains graduate‑level trainees in developmental disability, and supports a residency and fellowship program. We actively engage in autism‑related research and collaborate with the School of Education’s STAR center.

• Medical degree (MD/DO) with board‑eligible or board‑certified status in developmental‑behavioral pediatrics
• Clinical expertise in autism assessment and management
• Experience providing clinical patient care, participating in quality improvement, and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
• Ability to pursue clinical/translational research independently or collaboratively
• Strong communication and advocacy skills

• Provide clinical care to patients via outpatient clinics and outreach sites
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including neurology, PT/OT/SLP, nutrition, and education consultants
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and developmental‑behavioral pediatric fellows
• Engage in clinical/translational research and advocacy efforts

Complete an online application and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
• Professional reference list

For more information, contact Beth Ellen Davis, M.D., MPH, Interim Division Director, NDBP  application process queries, contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter at fak3ph.