Developmental Behavior Pediatrician - Eastern Pennsylvania

 Shape the Future of Developmental Pediatrics with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital

Join the region’s first and most trusted children’s hospital and become part of a nationally recognized team delivering innovative, high-acuity acre with LVHN. At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, the primary site for pediatric specialties in eastern Pennsylvania, we offer a robust pediatric primary care network, a full range of pediatric subspecialties, and a well-established Pediatric Residency Program with eight residents per class. Physicians here are encouraged to take on leadership roles, develop quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and help shape the future of pediatric care in our region.

Comprehensive Pediatric Services and DBP Support:

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Inpatient Services:

• 40-bed Level IV NICU with 24/7 neonatal coverage across three regional NICUs.
• Newly renovated 12-bed PICU staffed around the clock by in-house pediatric intensivists and critical care nurses.
• Expanded Children’s ER (2021), now the largest outside of Philadelphia, with over 25,000 visits annually.
• Pediatric certified burn center and Level II pediatric trauma program.
• Emergency access via MedEvac ground and air transport.

Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) Support:

• Dedicated team including pediatric neuropsychologists and habilitation therapists supporting needs such as toileting, sleep, emotional regulation, AAC evaluations, speech services, and developmental testing (ADOS, DAYC-2).
• RN and primary care coordination to support the DBP practice with assistance in writing ABA orders, pre-evaluation preparation including labs and habilitative service integration and streamlined workflows to improve access and intervention efficiency.

Why join LVHN?

LVHN is the Lehigh Valley’s leading health network recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative health care community. Now that LVHN is proudly part of Jefferson Health, we offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world-class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians.

About the Lehigh Valley area

The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania, 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, more than a half-dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year-round offerings. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community while exploring all the adventures eastern PA has to offer.

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Benefits

Competitive salary with incentive plans

Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings

Student loan support, PSLF eligible employer

Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full

Reimbursement for CME and technology

Relocation services (if applicable)

Qualifications

1. Passion for clinical work to positively impact patient care, safety and experience
2. BE or BC with the American Board of Pediatrics
3. Fellowship trained in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
4. A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

About Lehigh Valley Health Network, Part of Jefferson Health

Lehigh Valley Health Network and Jefferson Health combined into one health system in 2024. The combination creates a leading integrated academic health care delivery system, alongside a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan. The combined health system is among the top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S. with 65,000 colleagues, 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care in the Lehigh Valley, Delaware Valley, northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.LVHN is comprised of 15 hospital campuses plus numerous health centers, physician practices, rehabilitation locations, ExpressCARE sites and other outpatient care locations in 10 eastern Pennsylvania counties.Our health care professionals provide exceptional care every day.At LVHN, we continually go the extra mile to further our mission to improve lives. Each of our 65,000 colleagues contributes to this mission and helps make all communities we serve healthier – and better – places to live