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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician - Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI)

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$174K–$263K

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Job Description

Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician

Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation (CASSI)Kennedy Krieger Institute – Baltimore, MD

Why Join Kennedy Krieger?

We don’t just treat kids, we transform lives. At Kennedy Krieger, you’ll step into one of the nation’s top centers for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. Here, you’ll:

  • Work in a truly interdisciplinary team (pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, neurology, SLP, OT, and more).
  • Partner with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, with faculty appointment opportunities.
  • Shape the next generation through teaching, mentorship, and leadership.

What You’ll Do

  • As a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician at CASSI, you’ll balance clinical care, collaboration, and education:
  • Provide compassionate care for kids with autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Conduct diagnostic evaluations, developmental testing, and medication management
  • Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary colleagues to create individualized care plans
  • Contribute to residency education: supervise, mentor, and inspire future pediatric leaders
  • Engage in program innovation and quality improvement that makes lasting impact

Benefits & Perks

We believe in investing in the people who invest in our mission:

Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

  • Tuition remission perks (dependents at any college; coursework at Hopkins + Peabody for you, your spouse, or dependents)
  • Career growth opportunities and mentorship at a nationally recognized institution
  • The chance to help re-shape the future of autism and neurodevelopmental care
  • Who We’re Looking For

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You

  • Have expertise in autism spectrum disorder and related neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Bring strong clinical skills in developmental testing and medication management
  • Believe in collaborative, family-centered care
  • Lead with empathy, compassion, and creative problem-solving
  • Are excited about education, mentorship, and growth

At Kennedy Krieger, your career isn’t just a job. It’s a mission. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

In compliance with the Maryland Pay Transparency act, Kennedy Krieger includes the wage range for all posted jobs. These ranges are based upon the American Academy of Medical Colleges (AAMC) scales and represent a good faith estimate of the base wage range at the time of posting.

For this position, the annual wage range is $174,110 to $262,735. The actual wage will be influenced by factors such as faculty appointments, credentials, research experience, and specific expertise.

This wage range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation which may be eligible for this position.

  • Minimum pay range
  • USD $174,110.00/Yr.
  • Maximum pay range
  • USD $262,735.00/Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate clinical care, diagnostic evaluations, and medication management for children with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to the education and mentorship of future pediatric leaders.

Requirements

Requires expertise in autism spectrum disorder and strong clinical skills in developmental testing and medication management. Candidates should be committed to family-centered care and interested in education and mentorship.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Autism Spectrum Disorder ExpertiseInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician - Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) at Kennedy Krieger Institute a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 727 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 55% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatricsranked against 727 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$174k–$263kPediatrics median $105k (middle half $95k–$110k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$208k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Maryland14 active728 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 55% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment400 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,154 in the last 30 days752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (727 Pediatrics 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.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 12 employers
9
<$270k
1
$285k
6
$300k-330k
1
$346k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Appeals M.D. – Pediatrician Required (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group · Tampa, Florida

$249k-$373k
#2

Pediatrician - Reliant Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group · Auburn, Massachusetts

$204k-$346k
#3

Pediatrician (Part-Time)

$300k-$325k
#4

Pediatrician

$300k-$325k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 727 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo≈ 12% 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.