Physician: Pediatrician: Developmental-Behavioral
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Job Description
The Department of Pediatrics at the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center is seeking a board certified/board eligible Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician to join the faculty of our Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
The Pediatrician will join our interdisciplinary team of developmental-behavioral pediatricians, psychologists, and nurse practitioners.
Our program sees children from birth to 22 years with a variety of developmental issues including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, developmental delay, school challenges including ADHD, learning disabilities and school failure, anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, and more.
Consistent with the mission of Boston Medical Center to provider exceptional care without exception, we see a diverse group of children in terms of race/ethnicity, primary language, and socioeconomic status.
We are seeking a Developmental Pediatrician who is committed to working clinically with underserved populations and contributing to our interdisciplinary training program.
Responsibilities
Diagnostic assessment in a clinical academic medical center setting as well as a satellite clinic. Perform cognitive, achievement, early development, adaptive, behavior and/or autism evaluations. Provide long-term care coordination for children and families as appropriate.
Provide mentorship and supervision to interdisciplinary trainees including an MCHB supported ACGME certified DBP fellowship. Opportunities to engage and initiate in research projects as we are a DBPNet active site. Perform other duties as assigned by the Division and Department.
The Department of Pediatrics has 110 faculty and offers a full range of pediatric subspecialty care. The Pediatric Department is a center of excellence for care of children in an urban setting with over 70,000 ambulatory visits per year.
Boston University Medical Campus is comprised of Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. The Medical School and Hospital are physically connected and professional hospital staff are on faculty at BUSM.
Boston Medical Center is located in Boston’s Historic South End District and provides care to a large urban population with a strong connection to our community health center network. Required Skills Completed three year DBP Fellowship.
Board certified/board eligible Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics MA Licensed or eligible Fluency in Spanish, and other languages other than English, is highly desirable, but not required Boston University School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience.
Boston Medical Center (BMC), the academic teaching hospital for BUSM is a 514-bed academic medical center located in Boston’s historic South End. The largest safety-net hospital in New England, BMC provides consistently excellent and accessible health care to all.
BUSM, a highly ranked medical school dedicated to urban and international health and a recognized leader in groundbreaking medical research. Boston Medical Center and Boston University complies with all state, federal, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Boston Medical Center and Boston University are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Compensation Range
$0.00- $0.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.
This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.
In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond.
BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work.
A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.
We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Key Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic assessments and evaluations for children with developmental issues in both academic and satellite clinic settings. Provide long-term care coordination and mentorship to interdisciplinary trainees within the DBP fellowship program.
Requirements
Requires completion of a three-year DBP Fellowship and board certification or eligibility in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Massachusetts, with Spanish fluency highly desired.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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