Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Listed compensation
$193k-$216k
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Job Description
Tufts Medicine Pediatrics is looking for Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians to see ambulatory patients at our medical center in Boston and at our other ambulatory locations. This is an academic position in our newly established Tufts Medicine Pediatrics Specialty Network. We have an affiliation with Tufts University School of Medicine, and work in collaboration Boston Children’s Hospital.
Tufts Medicine with Boston Children’s is reimagining pediatric care to meet new and emerging community needs.
In coming together, we will push the boundaries, expand and improve access and equity through the creation of a shared and sustainable model of comprehensive pediatric care throughout the communities in Eastern Massachusetts.
The core of this collaboration are our physicians that are part of the Boston Children’s Network Specialty (BCNSP) Foundation and we will maintain our mutual commitment to research and education and training of the next generation of clinicians.
About the Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics: We serve a culturally and linguistically diverse population in the Boston Area.
The successful candidate will be comfortable in the evaluation and management of children with diverse disabilities, including ADHD, Autism, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Anxiety, learning disabilities, amongst others.
We work closely with the Department of Child Psychiatry to deliver the best care to children with combined developmental and mental health conditions.
Who You Are
- Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatrics
- Completed fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
- Board Certified/Eligible in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
- Passionate for teaching and eligible for academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine
- Interested in delivery care in both academic and community-based environments
- Knowledgeable in healthcare quality, resource management, outcomes improvement, patient safety, and positive patient experience
- Committed to network development, growth, operational efficiency and integration
How to Apply
Please submit an application via this job post or email CV directly to Ian McCarthy, Senior Physician Recruiter at Ian.McCarthy@tuftsmedicine.org.
The salary range for this position is $193,219 - $215,820 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.
At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.
Why Tufts Medicine
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.
Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network.
Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine.
Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.
Key Responsibilities
The pediatrician will evaluate and manage children with diverse developmental and mental health conditions in ambulatory settings. They will also collaborate with the Department of Child Psychiatry and contribute to research, education, and network growth.
Requirements
Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, with a completed fellowship in the specialty. Applicants should be eligible for an academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine and demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and teaching.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 48 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 67% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $193k–$216k | Pediatrics median $263k (middle half $225k–$309k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$193k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Massachusetts | 9 active | 736 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 67% no call · 58% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment626 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #9 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 781 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +7.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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