Developmental Pediatrician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Non-contributory retirement 20.2%

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Developmental Pediatrician for full-time, outpatient neurodevelopmental care at UDAC and related clinics in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT. The role includes collaborative assessment and diagnosis with a multidisciplinary team and participation in teaching and scholarly activities.

The position emphasizes academic appointment commensurate with experience and a strong commitment to education, research, and quality improvement in a vibrant university hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Board eligibility or board certification in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics required.
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience.
• Experience in care, assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with developmental disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient neurodevelopmental clinical care in UDAC including Child Development Program and Division of Pediatric Neurology.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for assessments and diagnoses.
• Engage in academic activities: education, investigation, and administration; contribute to quality improvement and scholarly work.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Family communication

Education

Board eligible/board certified in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics

Job description

The Divisions of General Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for full-time, Developmental Pediatrician. The Developmental Pediatrician will provide direct outpatient neurodevelopmental clinical care in the University Developmental Assessment Clinics (UDAC) including the Child Development Program, and in the Division of Pediatric Neurology. This position will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including developmental pediatricians and nurse practitioners, speech language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, registered nurses, psychologists, and pediatric neurologists to provide assessments and diagnosis to children who have or are at high risk for developmental problems, and neurological care. Clinical activities will be carried out at both Primary Children's Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, and Primary Children's Outpatient Services Center in Salt Lake City, UT. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, and administration, as well as advocacy for children with special health care needs.

Qualified candidates must Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics and must have experience in the care of, assessment, and treatment of children and adolescents, preferably with developmental disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions. An academic appointment commensurate with level of experience will be provided by the University of Utah.

The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.

Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state's renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day's drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.

For additional information about the position, please contact: Justin Alvey, M.D., Division Chief, at [e-mail].

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00856 - General Pediatrics

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN03095F

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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