Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician to become a part of the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at a leading pediatric facility located on the border of New York City and Long Island. This center is a 202-bed tertiary care institution dedicated exclusively to pediatric care.

The ideal applicant will possess experience across a wide spectrum of disorders, including attention deficit disorders, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, developmental delays, common genetic conditions (such as Down syndrome), as well as sleep and feeding issues and educational challenges related to speech, language, or learning. We are particularly interested in candidates who are Board Certified/Board Eligible in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Pediatricians with significant experience and a strong interest in working with children facing ADHD or other developmental challenges are also encouraged to apply.

The primary duties of this faculty role will involve the clinical assessment and ongoing care of children and adolescents presenting with various developmental and behavioral concerns in an outpatient environment. Additionally, new faculty members will participate in the training of residents and fellows. There may also be opportunities for research for those candidates who demonstrate a commitment to this area. Applicants must hold Board Certification in Pediatrics and be Board Eligible/Certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.

Currently, our Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics includes 11 attending physicians, 4 fellows, 1 nurse practitioner, 2 nurses, a psychologist, and a social worker. Faculty members will hold an academic position at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

The pediatric facility was established in 1983 as the only hospital in the New York metropolitan area specifically designed for children. Today, it stands as the largest pediatric teaching hospital in the region, accommodating over 750,000 visits each year and serving 1.8 million children across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. It functions as the tertiary pediatric medical center within our health system and is recognized as the only Level-1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Nassau and Queens. Our facility has been ranked as the No. 1 children's hospital in New York State and has achieved top 50 national rankings for outstanding care in 10 pediatric subspecialties.

Our organization is the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York State, operating 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We serve over two million individuals each year in the New York metropolitan area and beyond, supported by generous contributions from our communities. With a workforce of 103,500 employees, including over 19,000 nurses and more than 12,000 credentialed physicians, we are committed to transforming healthcare for the better. Our advancements in medicine are being made at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, and we are training the next generation of medical professionals at the innovative Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For more details on our extensive range of medical specialties, please visit our website and follow us on social media.

If you decide to join our team, you will discover not only a rewarding career opportunity but also a variety of lifestyle choices. Whether you prefer the family-friendly suburbs of Long Island, the vibrant atmosphere of Manhattan, or the tranquil beauty of the Atlantic coast, the New York metropolitan area has something to offer everyone.

For further details and to submit your application, please reach out to:

Senior Physician Recruiter, Our Organization