Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician – North Carolina
Description
The Department of Pediatrics of Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician for a unique academic and clinical care opportunity to join the growing Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Section working at Brenner Children’s Hospital on the campus of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in beautiful Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are seeking either a Board Certified or Board Eligible Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician or a Neuro-Developmental Pediatrician. The position offers an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor commensurate with background and credentials with Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Why Choose Us?
You will join a team of developmental & behavioral pediatricians who understand that children’s development and behavior happen first and foremost in the context of the family. Our team seeks to understand a family’s view of the problem and the effect of the child’s problem on the family advocating for patients by working closely with schools, preschools, and other agencies involved with developmental care and education.
The Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Section at Wake Forest delivers comprehensive, family-centered care supported by multidisciplinary expertise, innovative practices, and a commitment to education and research:
- Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside experts in pediatrics, psychology, and therapy for truly holistic care.
- Innovative Care: Deliver evidence-based, individualized treatment plans using the latest research and techniques.
- Family-Focused Approach: Empower families with education, resources and support to make a lasting impact.
- Teaching Excellence: Train and mentor future leaders in developmental and behavioral health.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge resources at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
- Research Opportunities: Contribute to groundbreaking studies that shape global practices in the field.
Position Highlights:
- Work/Life Balance: Unlimited vacation, 7 paid holidays, 3 days bereavement for immediate family.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, and much more!
- CME Reimbursement: Up to $4,000 and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education.
- Tuition Concession: Opportunities for undergraduate or graduate education upon eligibility.
- Relocation Assistance: Generous relocation allowance, temporary housing and more!
- Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
About Wake Forest University School of Medicine & Brenner Children’s Hospital
Wake Forest University School of Medicine is ranked d by U.S. News and World Report as Tier 2 in Best Medical Schools: Research integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health, offering the largest academic learning health system in the country. As the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. This includes over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across the enterprise.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Brenner Children’s Hospital is a 180-bed tertiary care and Level 1 Trauma Center providing all pediatric subspecialties serving a broad catchment area from the western North Carolina-Tennessee border to the eastern part of the state and includes both urban and rural patient populations. This highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.
Discover Winston-Salem
Nestled in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Winston-Salem offers a rich quality of life – a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5-2 hours) and the Atlantic Coast (3.5-4 hours) and within just 70 miles of Charlotte and 90 miles from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. With its metropolitan population of 695,630, the city is part of the Triad region that is home to 1.7 million residents. It is the 5th most populous city in North Carolina yet offers affordable housing, easy commutes and excellent schools and institutions of higher education, including Wake Forest University, Salem College, Winston-Salem State University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Known as the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem is a diverse city with an international feel yet full of Southern charm and hospitality as well as active arts communities, an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries, abundant sporting events, festivals and culinary experiences. The arts are at the heart of Winston-Salem, which is the home of the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts hosts community performances and other cultural events throughout the year. If you love the outdoors, you will find abundant walking and biking trails throughout the city as well as state parks, including Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock, which are both about a 30-minute drive, and nationally acclaimed golf courses.
And when you’re ready to explore beyond the state, there are three airports (Piedmont Triad International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport) within 20 to 80-miles to transport you to cities across the U.S. and around the world. It's no wonder that Winston-Salem has constantly been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Places to Live and to Retire in the Country and Niche.com as one of the Best Places to Buy a Home, Best Places to Retire and Most Diverse Cities in the U.S.
Ready to Learn More?
For a confidential conversation or to submit your CV and letter of interest, please contact:
Glenda Church Smith, Principal
Pediatric Search Partners
877-440-3832 Telephone
214-850-3094 Text
