Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
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Job Description
We are currently seeking to fill a faculty position in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the Golisano Childrens Hospital of the University of Rochester. This is a vibrant multidisciplinary division with approximately 90 faculty and staff that participate in active clinical and research programs focusing on autism spectrum disorders health disparities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the needs of transitionage youth developmental and behavioral screening and other areas including collaboration in translational research.
The Division provides developmental diagnosis and management for children and youth with a wide array of developmental disorders from the Rochester metropolitan area and much of Western New York State. There are over 10000 visits to the interdisciplinary Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric clinic annually. Division faculty maintain an active portfolio of funded sponsored programs with close collaboration across the university. Graduate education includes medical student and resident teaching an ACGME Fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program and postdoctoral students in psychology and other disciplines. In addition the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities the UCEDD widens the scope of Divisional activities to include advocacy and communitybased initiatives across the lifespan. ICARE* values are demonstrated in all responsibilities.
Patient Care
This position includes patient care in a novel outpatient clinic setting that has a colocation of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Child Neurology and Child Psychiatry in a new building designed to facilitate the care of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental and behavioral conditions. Consultation on inpatients at the new Golisano Childrens Hospital is on an oncall rotation basis. Clinical activities include:
Developmental assessment and diagnosis of children and youth referred from across Western NY. Experience in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders is essential.
Decisionmaking in patient care for developmental and behavioral conditions.
Monitoring appropriateness of therapeutic management and care.
Promotion of patient care outcomes through Quality Improvement.
Developing clinical skills or programs that are local or regionally distinctive.
To establish a coordinated care plan for each patient providing consultative services to other physicians and clinical providers within the medical center and with the primary care provider.
Integrating innovative approaches to patient care such as through telehealth or tele mentoring.
Research
The Applicant would be encouraged to participate in scholarly activities as evidenced by the publication of the clinical investigation clinical observations reviews chapters or books; participation in clinical trials manuscript review and/or clinical investigations. Funds may be available to protect time for up to three years to allow the candidate to develop and implement proposed and agreedupon research goals in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. During this time the candidate must:
Demonstrate effectiveness in securing grant funding for research initiatives and programs.
Assist in the development and growth of new externally funded research initiatives.
Assist in designing and implementing programs that evaluate the efficacy of treatment or education.
Publish and/or coauthor findings and conclusions from research in a timely fashion.
Presents findings internally and at national meetings.
Training
Division faculty are expected to contribute to the education of preservice and multidisciplinary trainees. Duties may include:
Teaching and supervising the patient care of assigned medical students residents and fellows with attention to the provision of safe and effective care and trainee educational goals.
Advise LEND trainees in programmatic and project activities.
Participate in local and regional educational opportunities
Participate in divisional educational programs curricular offerings and development of teaching materials.
Administrative
All faculty serve as consultants for other faculty in the division and across URMC as well as for community clinicians. Faculty are expected to remain current through continuing education literature and seminars. Additionally faculty are expected to participate in developing divisional policies procedures and standards. Faculty may be asked to participate in divisional departmental or faculty committees. Participation in formal academic governmental and specialty organizations to advance national local or regional care advocacy research and/or training is encouraged.
This position requires Board Certification or eligibility in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Candidates must have demonstrated skills and experience to participate in the Divisions academic programs such as subspecialty clinical care fellowship training clinical research and community partnerships.
The referenced pay range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the jobs salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data experience and expertise of the individual and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentivebased compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
Employment Type
Full Time
