University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a pediatric health psychologist. Appointment rank is open and may be to either the tenure track or clinical (non tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. Appointment rank to Instructor of Pediatrics (non tenure or clinical track) may also be considered. The individu

Clinical Responsibilities Manages the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications along with CPT therapies. Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Responsible for the set up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators and non invasive devices. Perform diagnostic

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Performs examination and evaluation to determine diagnosis and prognosis of patient/client and determine appropriate intervention to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals including a collaborative approach with patient/family and health care team. Utilizes of appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions to produce desired

Patient Care Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assess test results in consultation with physicians and nursing team. Documents information to a patient's medical record while maintaining accurate and complete records. Assembles, maintains, and calibrates respiratory therapy equipment. Patient Education Provid

Clinical Responsibilities Manages the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications along with CPT therapies. Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Responsible for the set up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators and non invasive devices. Perform diagnostic

Patient Care/Care Coordination Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health physical therapy services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Evaluates and assesses the patient's level of functionin

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity Utilizes assessment skills to provide respiratory care procedures to achieve optimal benefit to the patient Assists nursing with plan of care development and integrates a multid

Occupational Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education Assesses patient for appropriate occupational therapy evaluation and/or treatment. Completes occupational therapy evaluation and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network. Determines appropriate interventions to improve

Physical Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education Assesses patients for appropriate physical therapy evaluation and/or treatment. Completes Physical Therapy evaluations and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network. Determines appropriate interventions to improve patient f

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or genera

Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM Involve collateral sources in patient's treatment as clinically indicated (e.g., family, friends, etc.) Develop individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Examines patients/clients obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline and age specific tests and measures to obtain data Evaluates patients/clients makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)

Interprets and accurately applies radiation therapy treatments according to the physician's prescription. Precisely performs verification simulations on treatment machine. Precisely documents in the patient's electronic chart. Retains and practices prescribed procedures taught at in services. Maintains knowledge of patient's diagnosis and treatment plan. Accurately and co

This role provides technical services and support for patients undergoing radiation therapy, and their families. Under the supervision of the RTT the Radiation Therapy Assistant provides direct patient care and facilitates patient flow. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved and efficient patient care, and a high le

Participates in the Quality Assurance program of the Radiation Therapy Department. Is involved in patient treatments of External Beam and Brachytherapy procedures. Participates in physics projects. Participates in Regulatory Compliance tasks. Assists dosimetry in treatment planning for External Beam, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Brachytherapy. Assists in Radiation Safety