Job Description & Qualifications
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Physician
Position Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Position Type: Physician
Specialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
For more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have been committed to meeting the health care needs of our patients and communities. Our talented physicians are an integral part of our legacy of excellence and our future. As stewards of that legacy, we are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics within the Department of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is seeking a physician to join our team and support our continued commitment to exceptional patient care, education, and academic excellence.
This opportunity offers the ability to care for children and families within a collaborative academic environment while contributing to the education and development of future physicians.
An academic appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is available at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is part of a leading academic medical center, with strong ties to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a recognized leader in medical education and research.
Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.
What Cleveland Has to Offer
The Greater Cleveland area is home to 2.8 million people and offers a wide variety of communities, cultural attractions, entertainment, and outdoor activities.
Residents enjoy access to the Lake Erie shoreline, an extensive Metroparks system, and nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offering thousands of acres of green space, trails, and recreational opportunities.
Downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square is one of the country’s largest performing arts centers outside of New York City. The region also offers renowned cultural institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a vibrant restaurant and music scene, and professional sports teams including the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters.
View our Northeast Ohio Relocation Guide to learn more about living and working in the Cleveland area.
What You Will Do
The physician provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and ongoing care for patients within their area of expertise.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide and manage direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
- Prescribe medications and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refer patients to specialists and other patient care services as appropriate.
- Educate, train, and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- Participate in the daily operations of medical programs, patient care units, or research activities, as applicable.
- Direct and coordinate patient care activities with nursing and support staff as required.
- Follow established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement objectives, and safety and infection control standards.
- Participate in health promotion, patient education, and prevention programs, as appropriate.
- Maintain departmental productivity expectations.
- Maintain faculty status in good standing with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, if applicable.
- Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including requirements related to the safe and secure maintenance of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
- Eligibility for an academic appointment with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine at a level commensurate with experience.
Training & Experience
- Completion of appropriate residency and fellowship training, as required for the specialty.
- Board certified or board eligible in the applicable medical specialty.
Licensure & Certification
- Eligible for or currently holds an unrestricted State of Ohio medical license.
- Federal DEA certification, as applicable.
- Required specialty licensure and/or certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment within the physician’s area of expertise.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards related to the delivery of medical care.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and educate clinical professionals, residents, and/or medical students.
- Knowledge of relevant medications and non-pharmaceutical treatment options.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of applicable accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to effectively observe, assess, document, and communicate patient symptoms, reactions, treatment plans, and progress.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with
- Epic preferred.
Travel: Approximately 10%
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed reflects a good faith estimate of the potential base compensation for this physician position at the time of posting. This range is subject to change and may be updated in the future. Actual compensation will be determined by various factors, including (but not limited to) location, specialty, academic rank, board certification, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, etc. Unless otherwise noted, this figure does not include incentive pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Every day, for nearly 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meet our patients’ health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission:
To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling Northeast Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
View complete wellness and benefits details on our Why Choose Us page.

We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


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