Why join our faculty and physician team:
- Cutting edge science: Be a part of translational research with real patient impact
- Faculty & Mentorship: Johns Hopkins appointment plus career development support
- Team Culture: Join a collaborative, mission driven community
- Competitive compensation: Salary, loan repayment eligibility, tuition remission, comprehensive benefits
- Career Growth: Clear pathways into leadership roles
- Prime location: Live in a vibrant, affordable city with quick access to DC, Philly and the Mid-Atlantic
Your Impact
- Expert Care: Draw on your expertise in developmental pediatrics and neurology to care for children with a variety of disorders
- Talented Clinician: Bring empathy, creativity and innovative problem-solving to complex cases
- Collaborate: Partner with world-class interdisciplinary colleagues and families on individualized, evidence-based care plans
- Grow Academically: Hold a Johns Hopkins faculty appointment and mentor future pediatric leaders
- Advance the Field: Contribute to program development and quality
About Us
Kennedy Krieger Institute, located in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, is a globally recognized leader in the treatment and research of pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute offers a wide range of physician roles across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings.
Clinical Focus Areas
Physicians at Kennedy Krieger specialize in:
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD): Providing expert care for children with autism and related neurological conditions through diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and collaborative care planning.
- Developmental Behavioral Health: Opportunities for child and adolescent psychiatrists in outpatient programs, with a focus on clinical care, teaching, and research.
Work Environment & Culture
Kennedy Krieger fosters a mission-driven, patient-centered, and collaborative work culture. Physicians are part of multidisciplinary teams that include clinicians, educators, researchers, and advocates. The Institute emphasizes:
- A supportive work culture with a small-family feel
- Opportunities for leadership, learning, and innovation
- A person- and family-centered approach to care
- Recognition as one of Maryland’s Best Employers by Forbes
Career Development & Research
Physicians are encouraged to engage in:
- Innovative research studies
- Teaching and mentorship
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Professional development programs