Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Updated 9/10/26
$186,000 – $311,000 yearly
07503, Paterson, New Jersey, United States
Physician
Pediatric-Developmental/Behavioral
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Join a Growing Pediatric Program & Help Shape the Future of Developmental-Behavioral Care

St. Joseph’s Health is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and fellowship-trained Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician to join our growing pediatric program in New Jersey.

This is an exciting opportunity for a physician who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while helping expand access to much-needed developmental and behavioral pediatric services.

The ideal candidate will be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics with a passion for family-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and program development.
If you are passionate about Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and are looking for an opportunity where your expertise can help shape the future of a program, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Job Responsibilities

The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician will provide specialized evaluation, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and ongoing management for children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral needs.

Clinical areas may include:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Developmental delays
Learning and behavioral concerns
Other neurodevelopmental conditions within the scope of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

The physician will work closely with families and a multidisciplinary network of pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, educators, and community providers to develop individualized plans that support each child's developmental needs.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency
Completion of an accredited Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Eligible for or currently holds a New Jersey medical license
Commitment to compassionate, family-centered and multidisciplinary care

Skills

This position offers the opportunity to help shape and grow Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric services at St. Joseph’s Health.

Depending on professional interests, the physician may also participate in:

Resident and medical student education
Quality improvement initiatives
Research and scholarly activity
Development of new clinical programs and services
Community outreach and advocacy
Collaboration with pediatric subspecialty and therapeutic programs

For children with feeding-related developmental or behavioral concerns, the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician will provide developmental consultation and collaborate with appropriate specialists when dedicated feeding or swallowing evaluation is indicated.
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