Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician - Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI)
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics | ranked against 727 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $174k–$263k | Pediatrics median $105k (middle half $95k–$110k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$208k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Maryland | 14 active | 728 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 55% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,154 in the last 30 days | 752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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