2024 Developmental-Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician Positions in Beautiful North GA Mountains

The Anna Shaw Children's Institute at Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton GA is seeking a Developmental-Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician to join a comprehensive care team focused on providing direct, high quality coordinated care to address the range of developmental and behavioral health challenges, medical complexities and family therapy needs of children with developmental delays. Care will be provided in our newly constructed, 54,000 square foot, freestanding care institute, integrating children's services in one building.

The successful M.D. or D.O. candidate should be a Board-certified/Board eligible Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician or Board-certified/Board eligible Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician. Because we are committed to the highest level of care for children and families of our community, the candidates should possess leadership skills emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, partnership building, and advocacy for children and families served; a demonstrated focus on family-centered care for a wide range of children with neurodevelopmental disorders; and a vision for the future of persons with disabilities in society.

Responsibilities include developmental-behavioral evaluations for young children with a wide range of health care needs including developmental and learning disabilities, complex neurodevelopmental conditions, ADHD, genetic disorders and other special health care needs, with close partnership with primary care medical home providers.

Additional opportunities exist for program development, and leadership. The candidate will have a significant impact on the quality of care delivery and health outcomes for the region including outreach presentations for families, providers, community, and conferences.

Position Highlights

• The Anna Shaw Children's Institute is a multidisciplinary regional referral center, the largest clinical program of its kind in North Georgia, providing a range of diagnostic and treatment services to children with developmental challenges.
• Pediatric Clinic Patient volume: 100 visits per month, with a mix of new and established patients
• Innovative multidisciplinary care for children with autism, including applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services
• Clinical and coordination of care with an Educational Resource Coordinator for children with complex ADHD/school challenges Integrated behavioral health services
• Care of children with neuromuscular conditions
• Interdisciplinary Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow Up Clinic
• Onsite Pediatric Therapies including: PT, OT, SLP

Additional on-site providers include Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, Social Worker, Educational Resource Coordinator and Nurse Care Navigator. Our local community offers a large Autism Collaborative, a Family Support Network, as well as robust local support for our programs.

About Hamilton

The mission of Hamilton Health Care System (HHCS) is to provide leadership, partnerships and seamless resource coordination to meet healthcare needs that advance the quality and dignity of life. At HHCS, we have dedicated our lives to serving people's physical, spiritual and mental needs. To maintain our position at the forefront of healthcare for children with developmental delays, we will use evidence based practices and advanced technologies, while keeping the child and family at the center of our focus with the Anna Shaw Children's Institute. Because healthy families are the essence of our community, each associate, physician, volunteer and trustee is devoted to improving the treatment of children with developmental delays through family-centered care at The Anna Shaw Children's Institute.

About Dalton

Dalton is nestled at the base of the picturesque, impressive North Georgia Mountains. This four-season community offers outdoor enthusiasts many choices for year-round enjoyment. Beautiful natural resources are readily available to provide lake access, kayaking, hiking, mountain and/or road biking. If you enjoy a more metropolitan feel, several cities are a short 30 minute to 1-hour drive. Located a few hours from the beaches or the mountains, living here allows an easy day trip to enjoy the surrounding area. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources.

Also of note, is what you won't find in Dalton – lengthy commutes, high crime rates, or an increased cost of living. All of these, partnered with honorable southern values, make Dalton a family-friendly place to live.