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UCFS Healthcare · 10 hours ago

Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician

Norwich, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

UCFS Healthcare is looking for a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician to provide evaluations, counseling, and treatment for children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral difficulties. The role involves conducting assessments, providing treatment services, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Elder CareHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

As a member of the assessment team, conduct relevant physical, developmental, and emotional-behavioral evaluations of children/adolescents between the ages of 18 months and 21 years of age

Conduct specialty assessments as needed (e.g., genetic dysmorphology, motor functioning, feeding/diet, sleep)

Provide treatment services within an interdisciplinary framework including: psychopharmacology for attention deficit, autism spectrum, and anxiety disorders; positive behavioral interventions; parent counseling; participation in desensitization protocols for medical and dental procedures as needed

Conduct specialty assessments following training and supervision

Standardized informant (parent and teacher) questionnaires and checklists

Standardized diagnostic assessments for autism

Specialty assessments for ADHD and anxiety

Complete 8 to 10 evaluations and 40 medication follow-up appointments a week

Attend, present, and consult during weekly meetings of the Autism Center and Evidence-based practice clinical teams

Meet with the leaders of the child and adolescent behavioral health team to discuss complex cases and assist in the development of specialized assessment and treatment programs

Attend pediatric meetings

Consult with the pediatric staff on neurodevelopmental issues/concerns and assist in the transfer of appropriate cases to the Autism Center or the Child Guidance Clinic (CGC)

Act as a consult to the therapists of the Autism Center and CGC, APRNs who prescribe for children and adolescents in therapy at UCFS, and on medical issues to the Child First Program

Qualification

Doctoral Degree MDDoctoral Degree DOValid DEA LicenseFellowship in Developmental PediatricsCommitment to patient careEthical practiceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork