Consultative and diognostic public health medical work for the Department of Health involving the provision of neurological evaluation of children with developmental delay or chronic handicapping neurological conditions. Duties involve the discovery of existing abnormalities, what caused them, and development of a plan to minimize their effect on overall child development and future independent functioning.
Work is performed under the general direction of a professional or administrative supervisor.
Conducts clinics in development pediatrics and child neurology. Examines patients and collects extensive medical and development history. Determines needed tests for medical evaluation. Renders medical diagnosis and prescribes treatment. Formulates individual care plans in conjunction with other interdisciplinary team members.