2024 Developmental-Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician Positions in Northwest GA - Vitruvian Health Care System

Vitruvian Health Care System (formerly known as Hamilton Health Care System) and Hamilton Physician Group (HPG) are recruiting a Developmental or Neurodevelopmental Behavioural Pediatrician for Hamilton Medical Center.

The Anna Shaw Children's Institute at Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton GA is seeking a Developmental-Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician to join a comprehensive care team focused on providing direct, high quality coordinated care to address the range of developmental and behavioral health challenges, medical complexities and family therapy needs of children with developmental delays. Care will be provided in our newly constructed, 54,000 square foot, freestanding care institute, integrating children's services in one building.

Qualified candidates:

• +/- BC/BE in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician
• Candidate should possess leadership skills emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, partnership building, and advocacy for children and families 
• Demonstrated focus on family-centered care for a wide range of children with neurodevelopmental disorders 
• Possesses vision for the future of persons with disabilities in society Ideal candidates will have an interest in teaching
• Ability to work as a team member
• Commitment to quality, patient safety and overall excellence in evidence based clinical care

Position Highlights:

• Competitive base+ Productivity Incentive + Quality Incentive
• Signing bonus +$15k relocation
• APP supervision
• Optional residency stipend + potential student loan repayment
• Full health benefits, 31 days PTO, 5% retirement matching, $7k CME, and more!
• Paid Malpractice Insurance

Practice Overview:

• Proficiency in developmental-behavioral evaluations for pediatric developmental and learning disabilities, complex neurodevelopmental conditions, ADHD, genetic disorders and other special health care needs, with close partnership with primary care medical home providers
• Growth opportunities exist for program development, and leadership
• Candidate will have a significant impact on the quality of care delivery and health outcomes for the region including outreach presentations for families, providers, community, and conferences
• Monday-Thursday, 8-5 and Friday 8-12
• Pediatric Clinic Patient volume: 100 visits per month, with a mix of new and established patients
• Innovative multidisciplinary care for children with autism, including applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services
• Clinical and coordination of care with an Educational Resource Coordinator for children with complex ADHD/school challenges Integrated behavioral health services
• Care of children with neuromuscular conditions
• Interdisciplinary Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow Up Clinic

Department Overview:

• Onsite Pediatric Therapies: PT, OT, SLP
• Onsite Provider Team: Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, Social Worker, Educational Resource Coordinator and Nurse Care Navigator
• Community Offerings: Large Autism Collaborative, Family Support Network, and a robust local support for our programs
• Academic center with opportunities to participate with internal medicine and family medicine residency program
• Tremendous opportunity for growth within the practice, where you will be supported by a strong and collaborative team with an excellent work culture & collegiality amongst providers and staff

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The Anna Shaw Children's Institute is a multidisciplinary regional referral center,  the largest clinical program of its kind in North Georgia, providing a range of diagnostic and treatment services to children with developmental challenges. 

Hamilton Medical Center is a 255-bed regional acute-care hospital that offers major medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including accredited stroke and chest pain centers. Hamilton Medical Center was recently named one of the nation's "100 Great Community Hospitals" by Becker's Hospital Review. This award is the result of the excellent care our associates and physicians provide to our community each and every day, says President and CEO of Vitruvian Health Care System (formerly known as Hamilton Health Care System). Included under Hamilton Medical Center are the Bradley Wellness Center, Hamilton Physician Group, Hamilton Home Health and Hamilton Hospice, Anna Shaw Children s Institute, and Peeples Cancer Institute among others. Vitruvian’s strategic location in north Georgia provides us the unique opportunity to offer a best-case scenario, a wonderful quality of life, an excellent standard of living and extensive high quality services from board-certified physicians with strong ties to the Chattanooga and Atlanta medical community.

Dalton, Whitfield County, is located in Northwest Georgia, 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 90 minutes north of Atlanta. Dalton is in an ideal location situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just off of Interstate 75 for ease of travel. Dalton, Georgia is affectionately called the carpet capital of the world, but its main attractions lie outside the carpet showrooms. Dalton s quaint southern charm is seen through our thriving downtown community and wonderful schools; both public and private. Opportunities to achieve a Work-Life Balance can be realized through an array of outdoor activities including water sports, golf, hiking, tennis and cycling.