Medical Psychologist

Pediatric Psychologist Specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
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Position/Rank: Pediatric Psychologist Specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Details: The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a pediatric psychologist with expertise and interest in treating pediatric feeding disorders as well as colorectal conditions. Our growing treatment programs at Primary Children’s Hospital provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care and education to address the complex needs of children and adolescents with chronic medical illness throughout the Intermountain West.
The Primary Children’s Feeding and Swallowing Center (FSC) and Colorectal Center (CHARM) are expanding their interdisciplinary diagnostic, treatment, and education services for children of all ages. Currently, we are seeking a pediatric psychologist to work closely with pediatric nurse practitioners, speech and language pathology, gastroenterology and neuro-gastroenterology, social work, nutrition, surgery, and child life to address the psychological needs of patients in a supportive and trauma-informed care setting.
Qualified candidates must have a PhD or PsyD from an accredited psychology training program and have completed an APA-approved internship specializing in clinical child or pediatric psychology. Requisite experience including fellowship in health psychology or equivalent experience with medical patients in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have additional experience with pediatric feeding disorders and familiarity with gastroenterology disorders. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and 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.
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The University of Utah Health is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
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Type: Faculty
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a PhD or PsyD from an accredited psychology training program? Have you completed an APA-approved internship specializing in clinical child or pediatric psychology? Do you have requisite experience including fellowship in health psychology or equivalent experience with medical patients in a hospital setting? Do you have experience with pediatric feeding disorders and familiarity with gastroenterology disorders? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
* One measure of faculty diversity is the proportion of faculty from a rural background. xrczosw Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons? Required Documents
Optional Documents
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
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