Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Position Summary: The Department of Pediatrics , Division of Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified/board eligible physician to join our expanding Division. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. Position Highlights: · The developmental-behavioral pediatrician will work with an interdisciplinary team of colleagues, including psychologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, dieticians and others to provide care for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities. While positions are primarily clinical, opportunities for scholarship and teaching are available and encouraged. · The developmental-behavioral pediatrician will be responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations of pediatric patients, developing individualized treatment recommendations, providing medication management, collaborating with medical professionals, offering guidance to parents/caregivers, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. · This opportunity will include working with children and families from across the state, with varied backgrounds. · The clinical focus will be on children with autism, attention concerns, learning challenges, language disorders, anxiety and other developmental issues. · Additional Responsibilities: Participate in professional development, scholarly activities, and administrative duties. · Clinical 90%: Services provided include diagnostic evaluations and medication management. · Teaching 10%: All Department faculty are expected to teach a variety of learners, including fellows, residents, and medical students as they rotate through our clinics. · High-level overview of patient population: children and adolescents generally between 0-18 years of age · Locations the position may work in: Primary location is Center for Child Development, Wauwatosa, with potential to see some patients at the Children's Milwaukee Campus. · Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate. Schedule: · FTE/Schedule requirements: 1.0 FTE, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. · Salaried (Exempt) Department/Division Highlights: Pediatric Psychology & Developmental Medicine is comprised of more than 45 faculty along with APPs and dedicated research staff. Division faculty deliver all levels of training as part of our mission to teach the next generation of providers. Located in Wauwatosa, the Center for Child Development at Children's Wisconsin is dedicated to the care of children, from infancy through adolescence, with developmental challenges. We provide services directly or in collaboration with our primary care and pediatric specialists to provide high-quality, family-centered care, education, prevention, reasearch and advocacy. Our team works closely with parents, families and schools to better understand the impact of children's developmental and behavioral challenges on the family and daily life. We work with families to advocate for their children by partnering with schools and other therapy providers involved in the child's care. Qualifications: · Medical/Doctoral degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution. · Board certification (or eligibility) in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. · State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin. · Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience. Procedure for Candidacy To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Organizational Overview Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services, and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research, and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU, and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023. Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In , CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology, neurology, and neurosurgery; pulmonology and Urology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions. For inquiries or to learn more, please contact: Mikaela Messerschmidt - Physician & APP Recruiter Medical College of Wisconsin The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation. Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually. The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service. 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Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. 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