What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Psychologist position at uic?
Position Summary
The Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is looking to add pediatric psychology to the program. The pediatric psychologist will work with developmental behavioral pediatrics, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, child development advanced practice registered nurses, social work, dietitians, nurses, and additional clinical staff to provide comprehensive care to patient with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct psychoeducational testing and other developmental tests as part of neurodevelopmental assessment along with neurodevelopmental and developmental behavioral providers.
- Collaboration in patient and family care with the Child Development and Rehabilitation Team including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social work, dietitians and other clinical staff.
- Writing of comprehensive assessment reports.
- Treatment of behavioral issues common to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Teaching of medical students, residents and fellows in pediatrics.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
