Nurse Practitioner for Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$110K - $166K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is seeking a nurse practitioner to join our growing practice.

We serve children from birth to 22 years of age with developmental and/or behavioral concerns including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, developmental delays, and intellectual disability and co-occurring anxiety or depression.

This clinical position will provide follow up of children for medication management and/or assuring developmental progress and access to services. Our team includes supports such as the Access for Special Kids program (ASK) to provide support with care coordination and transition, as well as a dedicated nurse.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

  • Master of Science degree in Nursing with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland.
  • DEA and CDS eligible
  • CPR required
  • ACLS/BCLS as required
  • A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse is required
  • Demonstrates ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
  • Demonstrates highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters
  • Maintains updated mandatory training
  • Updates immunizations as recommended per practice area

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: umfpi.org.

Key Responsibilities

Provide follow-up care for children and young adults with developmental and behavioral concerns, focusing on medication management and developmental progress. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure access to services and effective care coordination.

Requirements

Requires a Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification, and licensure in the State of Maryland. Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse and be DEA/CDS eligible.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Developmental PediatricsBehavioral HealthPatient AssessmentClinical CommunicationPediatric CareCase Management

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 56% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics NP market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (np)ranked against 262 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$166kPediatrics NP median $138k (middle half $135k–$147k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 56% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment269 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics NP hiring demand#17 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 86 postings, 134 closed
New Pediatrics NP listings85 in the last 30 days105 the 30 days before (−19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics NP pay trend−8.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (262 Pediatrics (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner for Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics at University of Maryland Emergency Medicine a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 262 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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$135k-150k
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$150k-165k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 262 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of Maryland Emergency Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.