Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician

Northwell Health is seeking a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician to join the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, a 202-bed tertiary care, free-standing pediatric facility located on the New York City/ Long Island border. The ideal candidate will have experience in a broad range of disorders -- including attention deficit disorders, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral issues, developmental delays, common genetic abnormalities (e.g., Down syndrome), sleep and feeding disorders and educational problems involving speech, language and/or learning. The Division is primarily seeking candidates who are BC/BE in DBP or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. However, pediatricians with a demonstrated interest in and considerable experience dealing with children with ADHD or other developmental issues are also encouraged to apply. Although the major responsibilities for this faculty position will be the clinical evaluation and follow-up of children and adolescents with a range of developmental and behavioral complaints in an outpatient setting, new faculty will also be actively involved with resident and fellowship training. Research opportunities may also exist for interested candidates with a demonstrated commitment. Applicants must be Board Certified in Pediatrics and Board Eligible/Certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Our Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics presently consists of 11 attending physicians, 4 fellows, 1 nurse practitioner, 2 nurses as well as a psychologist and a social worker. Attendings will have an academic appointment at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Cohen Children's Medical Center opened in 1983 as the New York metropolitan area's only hospital designed exclusively for children. Today, it is the largest pediatric teaching hospital in the region, with over 750,000 visits annually and serving 1.8 million children in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. It is the tertiary pediatric medical center of the Northwell Health System and the only Level-1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Nassau and Queens. Northwell's Cohen Children's Medical Center was named the No. 1 children's hospital in New York State and earned top 50 national rankings for exceptional care in 10 pediatric subspecialties: Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 103,500 employees - 19,000+ nurses and 12,000+ credentialed physicians, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - are working to change health care for the better. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. If you choose to join us, you will find not only a great career opportunity, but also great lifestyle options. No matter where you choose to live, from the family-centered suburbs of Long Island to the glitter and buzz of Manhattan to the serenen beauty of the Atlantic coast, the New York metropolitan area offers something for everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr AOIA