Pediatric Psychologist - Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction Program

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A Brief Overview

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a pediatric psychologist to join the Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction Program. The position is full-time, providing opportunities for clinical work, teaching, and training. The Psychologist will provide outpatient consultation, assessment, and intervention services to children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and other diagnoses of Autonomic Dysfunction within the Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction Program (AADP). Program development quality improvement and safety as part of supporting these programs is expected. The Pediatric Psychologist will also participate in teaching and training activities through our APA-accredited clinical psychology training program. 

About the Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction Program: 

The Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of POTS and other diagnoses of autonomic dysfunction. Evaluation of autonomic dysfunction includes a highly interdisciplinary model involving strong collaboration, followed by on-going treatment in the outpatient setting. The psychologist in the Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction Program will work closely with the team, including physicians in Cardiology, Neurology, GI, and General Pediatrics, as well as another psychologist, a nurse practitioner, a physical therapist, a social worker, psychiatry staff, and other team members to provide care and further develop the services provided within the Program. 

What you will do

Clinical Activity

• Provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to children and families, in inpatient, day hospital, and/or outpatient settings, and communicates with referral sources as indicated
• Performs clinical services at a percent of effort as designated by supervisor.
• Adheres to DCAPBS productivity standards.
• In settings where patients are scheduled into appointments, presents an Epic schedule that rolls out, per department/division guidelines, delineating availability and anticipated vacation and conference time. Schedule must include enough openings to cover productivity expectations plus anticipated late cancellations/no shows.
• Follows all CHOP and DCAPBS policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care.
• Assure that professional practice is in accordance with applicable professional and licensing body standards
• Practices as an Independent Clinician
• Assures that CHOP, DCAPBS, Joint Commission and other regulatory body patient care standards are met.
• Assures that all CHOP and DCAPBS clinical and billing documentation standards are met
• Assures that all of the