Physician - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Specialty: Pediatrics

Subspecialty Interest: Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Schedule: Full-Time

Call Schedule: To be discussed at time of interview

Practice Detail: A Developmental Pediatrician will join our team, specializing in outpatient care within a developmental pediatrics setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in developmental and behavioral disorders, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.

EMR System: Cerner

Facility: Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Henry Ford St. John Hospital is looking for a Physician - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics for our Department of Pediatrics. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Henry Ford St. John Hospital to provide medical services to our Pediatric patients.

Position Highlights:

• This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact through compassionate patient-centered care and ongoing research in pediatric developmental health.
• This role will also involve providing comprehensive outpatient and inpatient consultations for pediatric patients under the age of 12, with concerns for mental health problems, including anxiety and depression.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.
• Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
• Key responsibilities include conducting mental health screenings, assessments, and delivering tailored treatment plans.