Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Pediatrician, Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatrics

Description

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University is seeking a full‑time Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Pediatrician at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join our expanding academic and clinical division. Candidates must possess or be eligible for New York State licensure.

About the Division

As an academic medical center, Stony Brook offers a rich environment for clinical care, teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty members participate actively in medical education across the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate spectrum. Interest in research, scholarship, and quality improvement is strongly encouraged and well supported.

The Division’s current academic and clinical activities include:

• Research on caregiver and provider perceptions of autism and developmental delay.
• Validation studies of autism screening tools in young children.
• Quality improvement initiatives focused on new systems of care.
• Collaborative projects with Pediatrics (Primary Care, NICU Follow‑Up, Genetics, Neurology), Child Psychiatry, and other departments.
• Participation in community and school outreach through the Stony Brook Medicine CARE program.
• Leadership and training within the Stony Brook LEND Program (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities).
• Engagement with early childhood stakeholders including Help Me Grow and Early Intervention Programs.

The Health Sciences Center and Neuroscience Institute provide exceptional opportunities for clinical and basic science research, with competitive departmental seed funding available for junior and mid‑career investigators.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive neurodevelopmental and developmental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Genetic Syndromes, Cerebral Palsy, behavioral concerns, and other developmental/behavioral conditions.
• Psychopharmacologic management for ADHD and related behavioral needs.
• Participation in interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Teaching of medical students, residents (Pediatrics, Med/Peds, Neurology), fellows, trainees, and community partners.
• Collaboration on research, quality improvement, and program development initiatives.

Clinical Environment

Stony Brook Children’s serves nearly 500,000 children across Suffolk County, NY. Key resources include:

• A dedicated tertiary‑care Long Island Children’s Hospital, opened in 2019 as part of Stony Brook Medicine’s $423 million expansion, including the MART (Medical and Research Translation) building.
• A robust faculty of 150 pediatric specialists across all major subspecialties.
• Pediatric, Med/Peds, and Child Neurology residency programs, plus selected subspecialty fellowships.
• Extensive laboratory, translational, and clinical research infrastructure across 20 clinical departments and the broader university.

Compensation & Benefits

The State University of New York (SUNY) offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support long‑term professional growth and well‑being. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive tuition assistance programs
• Tax‑deferred savings options.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage
• Workers’ compensation and FMLA compliance
• Generous retirement plans
• High‑quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Salary is commensurate with experience and training.

The Environs

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital is located in one of New York’s most desirable regions, offering an exceptional blend of coastal beauty, cultural richness, and academic excellence.

• Ten minutes from the beach.
• One hour by train to New York City.
• Scenic Suffolk County: beaches, pumpkin patches, lavender fields, Dickens‑themed winter festivals, farmers’ markets, and vibrant local eateries.
• Outstanding outdoor recreation and family‑friendly activities.
• Stony Brook University — ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide — renowned for groundbreaking scientific achievements including identifying the cause of Lyme disease and constructing the first nuclear MRI of a living organism.
• Easy access to performing arts, athletics, and