Physician - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician

About the role

The successful candidate will have an academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine. There are leadership opportunities within the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and the larger MaineHealth system. Research is encouraged through the Department of Pediatrics at Maine Medical Center Portland/Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, with support services available through the Maine Medical Center Research Institute and Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Scholars Academy.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and management services for children with neuro-developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability, including management of comorbid attentional disorders, anxiety/mood disorders, learning concerns, and sleep disorders.
• Participate in teaching of MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP) pediatric, internal medicine/pediatric and psychiatry residents, medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine, and primary care providers who pursue a 'mini-fellowship' through a HRSA LEND (Leadership Education in Neuro-Developmental Disabilities) grant.
• Engage in research through the Department of Pediatrics at Maine Medical Center Portland/Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, with support services available through the Maine Medical Center Research Institute and Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Scholars Academy.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with colleagues in the divisions of child psychiatry and neurology, and with many local service agencies and schools.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Experience in providing comprehensive care for children with neuro-developmental disabilities.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to engage in research and contribute to the field of developmental-behavioral pediatrics.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.mainehealth.org/careers.