Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Center for Disabilities and Development, Iowa's Center for Excellence on Disabilities, University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2018
About University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital and UI Hospitals & Clinics:
University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is one of the nation's top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions. It is the only university-affiliated hospital in Iowa devoted solely to the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults, and is Iowa's only accredited Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. In 2017 University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital ranked in six pediatric specialties in the Best Children's Hospitals U.S. News and World Report, including cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, hematology oncology, neonatology, nephrology, pulmonology, and urology. University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, opened in February 2017 and has 150 beds.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Forbes Magazine named the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as the Number 5 employer in the Health Care industry category and Number 14 employer overall for 2017.
About the Center for Disabilities & Development at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital:
The Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) is dedicated to improving the health and independence of people with disabilities and creating a life with opportunities for everyone. As a multi-disciplinary center of excellence, The CDD integrates a broad array of clinical services in one location, including developmental and behavioral pediatrics, nursing, speech-language pathology, occupational and physical therapy, psychology, social work, education, and audiology, and thus provides an ideal environment for patient care, education and research. People who come to our clinic often have complex needs which is why CDD uses a team approach, bringing together the right experts to help families find answers. At the heart of each team are the patient and family.
The CDD is Iowa's University Center for Excellence on Disabilities and is also home for Iowa's LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) program, and has provided outstanding interdisciplinary training in neurodevelopmental disabilities for over two decades.
Clinical Psychologist Position:
This Clinical Psychologist position will provide psychological/neuropsychological assessment and behavioral assessment and treatment for infants, children and young adults in a tertiary-level, clinical outpatient setting. This pediatric psychologist works to diagnose and treat neurodevelopmental disabilities with other members of a multi-disciplinary, health-care team. For a complete listing of position qualifications please go to https://jobs.uiowa.edu and select requisition 68541.
Salary offer begins at $72,000; with potential for higher salary commensurate with training and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided and includes group life insurance; long-term disability; health, dental, vision and hearing insurance; liability protection; spending accounts for childcare and medical expenses; paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; and employer-funded retirement program.
About Iowa City and the University of Iowa:
The Iowa City/Coralville area consistently ranks as one of the most livable communities in the nation. The University of Iowa is a top-notch educational institution offering some of the nation's best (and largest) healthcare facilities, a variety of art and theatrical attractions, an internationally renowned writers' workshop, research programs that are changing our world, sporting events, and excellent recreational facilities and programs. The Iowa City Community School District's two comprehensive high schools rank in the top 5 of best high schools in the state and the district's ACT test scores sit well above the average for both the state and the nation. Downtown Iowa City is a vibrant area of the City that offers boutiques, shops, unique restaurants and bars, entertainment venues, hotels and professional offices. From music and art festivals to Broadway performances, Iowa City has an event to suit anyone's taste. Combine this with a welcoming community surrounded by the picturesque rolling hills, forests, lakes and rivers of Eastern Iowa and it's not hard to see why the Iowa City area is a top community in which to live, work, play and raise a family.
To Apply:
To apply for this position, visit: https://jobs.uiowa.edu and select requisition 72807. Selection process will include a Credential and Background Check. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For additional information about this position, contact Judy Stephenson at [email protected].
