Pediatric Psychologist

Pediatric Psychologist Specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology

The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine seeks a pediatric psychologist with expertise and interest in treating pediatric feeding disorders and 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 illnesses throughout the Intermountain West.

We are expanding the Primary Children's Feeding and Swallowing Center (FSC) and Colorectal Center (CHARM) and need 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.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD from an accredited psychology training program.
• 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.
• Additional experience with pediatric feeding disorders and familiarity with gastroenterology disorders.
• Faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at an academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and unmatched benefits program including a non‑contributory retirement contribution of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately.
• Faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.

Contact

Lisa Giles, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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