Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.

Candidates should have fellowship training and be board-certified/eligible in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Responsibilities include consultation and follow-up, with opportunities for program development, leadership, clinical research and teaching. In addition, candidates should possess a strong commitment to clinical care, education and research. Rush is home to an outstanding Pediatric training program, and the position has a strong teaching component for medical students and pediatric residents.

The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics program at the Rush University Medical Center provides interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services for children with developmental and behavioral problems. Our program strengths include an autism diagnostic program, complex ADHD/school problems clinic, and NICU follow up. At the Rush University Medical Center, there are additional strengths in feeding disorders clinic, and translational research work with clinical trials of new medications targeted to CNS mechanisms in neurodevelopmental disorders. Additional on-site providers include Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists. Our division works in close collaboration with Pediatric Neurology, Child Psychiatry including the Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment and Services (AARTS) Center, Clinical Genetics, Child Psychology, and the Rush Communication Disorders Graduate School. The Rush Child Neurology Division houses the 2nd largest Fragile X Clinic in the country. The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and Child Neurology Divisions have combined translational research programs with outcome measures research and clinical trials for targeted treatments for Fragile X syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Down syndrome, Niemann-Pick type C, Muscular Dystrophy and Rett syndrome. We have strong partnerships with community advocacy organizations that include families and individuals with autism, Fragile X, Angelman syndrome and Down syndrome. This recruitment is part of a key strategic growth initiative within the Departments of Pediatrics.