Assistant to Associate Professor / Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician

OHSU•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service. Services provided include the following: Participation in single discipline and interdisciplinary teams for the evaluation and management of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disabilities including (but not limited to) cerebral palsy, spina bifida, congenital brain malformations, and neurogenetic disorders in selected CDRC clinics. Participation in interdisciplinary training at the CDRC. Service on various Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)/CDRC and OHSU committees as appropriate and assigned. Engagement in public service through consultative activities with non-OHSU groups as approved by the Director; and conduct of clinical projects or research in selected areas of interest. The duties may vary and are determined by the Division Chief and Director of Clinical Services to meet objectives agreed upon by the Director of the IDD. The duties of this position include: Demonstrating Core Competencies expected of all OHSU employees in the areas of Accountability, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Communication. Complies with OHSU policies related to Code of conduct, Respect in the workplace, and all applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole. Providing Neurodevelopmental and Neurologic care to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex special health care needs at CDRC, including: Child Development Clinics Neurodevelopment Clinics Child Neurology clinics Providing cross coverage for selected clinics at CDRC and outreach sites Participating in interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluations in the CDRC Child Development Clinics and making recommendations for further diagnostic testing, treatment and ongoing medical management of identified conditions. Specific responsibilities including completion of chart reviews, comprehensive histories, conducting physical and developmental examinations, developmental testing, participation in team staffings, provision of parent education/counseling regarding neurodevelopmental diagnoses, and preparation of clinical reports. Academic research and teaching effort: Collaborate with other areas on campus to become involved with research and/or teaching in areas of interest

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. Degree.
Board Eligible/Certified in Child Neurology and/or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
Completed Residency or Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities or Pediatric Neurology.
Experience working in interdisciplinary settings.
Demonstrated interest in scholarly activities.
Eligibility for Oregon Medical License.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Participation in single discipline and interdisciplinary teams for the evaluation and management of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disabilities including (but not limited to) cerebral palsy, spina bifida, congenital brain malformations, and neurogenetic disorders in selected CDRC clinics.
Participation in interdisciplinary training at the CDRC.
Service on various Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)/CDRC and OHSU committees as appropriate and assigned.
Engagement in public service through consultative activities with non-OHSU groups as approved by the Director; and conduct of clinical projects or research in selected areas of interest.
Demonstrating Core Competencies expected of all OHSU employees in the areas of Accountability, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Communication.
Complies with OHSU policies related to Code of conduct, Respect in the workplace, and all applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole.
Providing Neurodevelopmental and Neurologic care to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex special health care needs at CDRC, including: Child Development Clinics Neurodevelopment Clinics Child Neurology clinics
Providing cross coverage for selected clinics at CDRC and outreach sites
Participating in interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluations in the CDRC Child Development Clinics and making recommendations for further diagnostic testing, treatment and ongoing medical management of identified conditions.
Specific responsibilities including completion of chart reviews, comprehensive histories, conducting physical and developmental examinations, developmental testing, participation in team staffings, provision of parent education/counseling regarding neurodevelopmental diagnoses, and preparation of clinical reports.
Academic research and teaching effort: Collaborate with other areas on campus to become involved with research and/or teaching in areas of interest