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Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics | Academic Medical Center | Sign-on & Relocation Bonuses

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyPediatrics : Developmental Behavior
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNegotiable
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedSign-on, Relocation
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics | Academic Medical Center | Sign-on & Relocation Bonuses

Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

in the Department of Pediatrics

at The University of Oklahoma Health Campus and

Oklahoma Children’s at OU Health

Position Description

The Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is recruiting a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor level developmental-behavioral pediatrician (MD or DO) who is board eligible or certified for developmental-behavioral pediatrics or neurodevelopmental disabilities. The applicant selected will provide direct clinical services, conduct research, and teach/supervise pediatric residents, DBP fellows, and medical/other students. The faculty member will be part of an interdisciplinary faculty focusing on clinical services, research, and education.

Preferred candidates will have Clinical, Teaching, and Research experience in the areas of developmental and behavioral pediatrics, including but not limited to ADHD, autism, developmental delay/disability, intellectual/learning disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, sleep, anxiety, depression, parenting, and interprofessional teaming.

The individual filling this position will be appointed as Assistant or Associate Professor based on qualifications and will be housed at the OU Health Child Study Center. The division is closely involved in program development for the coming Pediatric Behavioral Health Center, expected to open in late 2026, and will maintain a close collaboration beyond implementation.

As an Oklahoma Children’s OU Health-employed physician, a successful applicant is offered the following:

  1. Highly competitive guaranteed base salary
  2. Productive Incentive bonus
  3. Patient safety, quality, and experience incentive plan
  4. Competitive Paid time off
  5. Relocation assistance
  6. CME and dollar allowance
  7. A benefit package that includes but is not limited to 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, short- and long-term disability, malpractice, life and AD&D insurance.

The University of Oklahoma is an EO/AA Institution http://www.ou.edu/eoo/ .  Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, official transcripts, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to:

Ami Bax, M.D., M.S., Division Chief

Child Study Center

1100 NE 13th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73117

            or

deidre.horn@ouhealth.com

The Department and Oklahoma Children’s OU Health

The Department of Pediatrics is a multi-faceted department with 18 divisions and more than 240 faculty members. The faculty constitutes the principal medical staff of Oklahoma Children’s at OU Health. The department is focused on world-class clinical care, cutting edge research, and education of the next generation of pediatricians. All these things help us provide outstanding service to children and families across the state and beyond.

Oklahoma Children’s OU Health serves as one of the teaching hospitals of the Health Center campus and is the only academic tertiary and quaternary health care facility in the state dedicated to the care of children. Oklahoma Children’s is in a growth trajectory with increasing patient volumes and two planned capital projects that will increase the number of inpatient beds to over 500 within four years. With a growing statewide presence and improving national rankings, we are on a path to becoming a world-class children’s hospital.

The University of Oklahoma Health Campus includes seven colleges and seventeen other institutions as well as serving as the state’s primary education and research facility for physicians, dentists, nurses, biomedical scientists, pharmacists, public health administrators, and a wide range of allied health professionals. This is an exciting time at the University of Oklahoma, the Health Campus, and the College of Medicine as we transform into becoming a research-intensive university through Project 200, which will recruit 200 research faculty to campus in the next five years.

Transform the Future of Pediatric Medicine at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health

Join the team at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, where world-class pediatric specialists deliver the most comprehensive and advanced care in the region. As Oklahoma’s only dedicated children’s hospital — and home to the state’s only 24/7 pediatric emergency department — we provide the full spectrum of pediatric services under one roof, from everyday care to the most complex conditions.

Our facilities include a regional obstetrics emergency center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) — the highest level of newborn care in Oklahoma — and a network of 573 pediatric physicians, specialists, and subspecialists focused exclusively on improving the health and well-being of children.

At Oklahoma Children’s, you’ll join a mission-driven team leading innovations in pediatric surgery, cardiology, oncology, and critical care, while advancing education and research that define the next generation of pediatric excellence.

Recognition and Excellence

  • Nationally Ranked for Pediatric Heart Care
    Recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026) among the nation’s Top 50 Hospitals for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

  • Award-Winning Care
    Honored as Best Children’s Hospital in The Oklahoman’s 2025 Community’s Choice Awards.

  • Compassionate, Family-Centered Support
    Our Child Life specialists and multidisciplinary teams provide emotional and developmental support to help families navigate hospitalization and healing with care and dignity.



Facility & Address

  • Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health | The University of Oklahoma
  • 1200 Children's Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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Contact Information

Deidre Horn Sr. Physician Recruiter

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