Developmental Pediatrician

About the role

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. The position involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess and diagnose children who have or are at high risk for developmental problems and to provide neurological care. Clinical activities occur at Primary Children's Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, and at the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct assessments and diagnosis for children who have or are at high risk for developmental problems and provide neurological care.
• Perform clinical activities at Primary Children's Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, and at the Primary Children's Outpatient Services Center in Salt Lake City, UT.
• Engage in academic work including education, investigation, and administration, and advocate for children with special health care needs.

Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics.
• Experience in the care, assessment, and treatment of children and adolescents, preferably with developmental disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Qualifications

Academic appointment commensurate with level of experience will be provided by the University of Utah.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Unmatched benefits program including non‑contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately.
• Faculty development and mentoring program to support translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.
• High quality of life in Salt Lake City: growing economy, rich cultural scene (ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants), moderate cost of living, ski destination, access to five national parks, golf courses, hiking and biking trails, and other outdoor activities.

Schedule

Full‑time position.