Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Division Director of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics
Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Division Director for the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (NDBP). The role involves leading clinical and academic missions, overseeing faculty, and enhancing training and research within the division.
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Responsibilities
Creating and implementing the vision and goals for NDBP, in alignment with the broader strategic plans for the Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Children’s
Leading the faculty in all clinical and academic mission areas, including clinical service, education of trainees at all levels, research program development, and administrative activities of all NDBP programs
Overseeing all divisional faculty, advancing their careers by providing professional and personal development opportunities, overseeing high-quality training, supporting research activities, and modeling a culture of inquiry to ensure active engagement in quality improvement, scholarly excellence, and innovation in all missions
Creating an environment of excellence and innovation in clinical practice that supports positive patient outcomes
Collaborating with the School of Education to maintain a state-of-the-art multi-tier autism assessment program and providing leadership and faculty for Blue Ridge LEND
Participating in the highly successful HRSA funded interdisciplinary training grant, Blue Ridge Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND)
Receiving over $1 M of state-level funding for work effort to support Virginia Mental Health Access Program, including training of primary care in autism assessment
Partnering with a family navigator, licensed clinical social worker, and a team of educational consultants as well as therapy services (PT, OT, SLP, nutrition) amongst a Department of Pediatrics with 18 divisions/sections
Qualification
Required
Board certified in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) or Neurodevelopmental Disability (NDD) or General Academic Pediatrics or Clinical Psychology (PhD) (with emphasis on children with disabilities including autism or complex care)
MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degrees
Board certified or eligible in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP), Neurodevelopmental Disability (NDD), or General Academic Pediatrics
Preferred
Active research program
Established academic DBP/NDD/General Academic Pediatrician/PhD with strong interdisciplinary leadership and clinical experience in motor, cognitive, and at-risk disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders
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