Clinical Feeding Specialist - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia : Job Details

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A Brief Overview

Implements behavioral plan designed by the psychologist for children with feeding difficulties and participates in the interdisciplinary model of care.

What you will do

* 1. Under the direction of the psychologist, serves as the primary clinical specialist to assigned patients.

* Under supervision of the psychologist, implements the approved behavioral plan.

* Under supervision of the psychologist, participates in the design of the behavior plan by;

* Identifying, operationalizing and tracking specific target behaviors as instructed.

* Identifying behavior that impedes progress toward goals and communicates back to the psychologist

* 2. Coordinates the daily operations of mealtime sessions:

* Orders and prepares food according to treatment plan.

* Communicates treatment plan to other clinical specialists.

* Feeds assigned patients (e.g. feeds an average of 6 meals/day).

* Cancels interpreters for assigned patients.

* 3. Assists in other activities:

* Runs one weekly activity for patients/parents currently admitted to the program.

* 4. Under supervision of the psychologist, participates in caregiver training.

* Demonstrates safe, effective use of the behavior plan to caregivers.

* Schedules family meeting and communicates time/day to team.

* Schedules caregiver teaching and meal preparation.

* Documentation responsibilities:

* Maintains timely and accurate documentation for assigned patients.

* Collects data on patient goals and target behaviors.

* Inputs data and prepares graphs for target behaviors and goals on a daily basis.

* Presents summary of observations and data for the team during interdisciplinary treatment team meetings twice weekly and at other times as necessary.

* Draft and route relevant sections within discharge summary within two weeks of discharge.

* Maintains updated information on patient communication boards for all changes.

* Completes daily notes.

* Closes team note the day after each visit once all team members have completed documentation.

* Administrative responsibilities:

* Orders and restocks supplies for Day Hospital as assigned.

* Facilitates ordering and receiving of weekly stock as assigned.

* Tracks discharge summaries for completion as assigned.

* Participates in quality improvement initiatives for the program.

* Participates in continuing education activities.

* Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements related to the role, including but not limited to food safety, supplies storage, infection prevention and control, etc.

Education Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree Required

* Bachelor's Degree Psychology, Special Education or similar field of study. Preferred

Experience Qualifications

* At least one (1) year related practical experience Preferred

* Experience with principles of behavioral intervention or applied behavior analysis in young children (birth through elementary school-aged) Preferred

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