Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

Job description

Your future role at a glance
Join the world-class team at Dell Children’s Medical Center in vibrant Austin, Texas, as a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, where your expertise will shape the future of specialized pediatric care for children across Central Texas.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Deliver compassionate, specialized care to children with complex developmental and behavioral needs, directly improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, and dedicated clinic support staff to design and execute holistic, integrated treatment plans.
• Mentor and educate the next generation of medical professionals by actively participating in the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.
• Manage weekday clinical operations and dedicated clinic-only call, ensuring consistent, reliable, and high-quality access to care for our growing community.

About the Practice
• 2 fellowship trained MDs, 1 Psychiatrist, Occupational and Speech Therapists, full clinic support staff
• Outpatient, weekday clinic
• Clinic call only
• Physician choice in schedule templates
• Strong referral network
• Dell Children's serves 46 Counties in and around central Texas
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension
• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

No additional preferences
Benefits that help you thrive
Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

*Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
In Texas, Ascension operates Ascension Providence based in Waco and Ascension Seton, which includes Dell Children’s Medical Center, the region’s only comprehensive children’s hospital and pediatric Level I trauma center, and Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, the region’s only Level I trauma center for adults. Ascension Texas has provided thousands of associates with a rewarding career in healthcare across a robust network of hospitals, clinics and other sites of care. Across the state, caregivers with Ascension Providence and Ascension Seton have served our communities for over 120 years.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. At Ascension, you are part of a bigger story of care.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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