Feeding Clinic Psychologist Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital invites applications for a Licensed Psychologist to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Medicine's nationally recognized Feeding Clinic, featuring a fully integrated team of outpatient feeding therapists, nutritionists, and speech-language pathologists.
Opportunity highlights: - Outpatient-only role focused on pediatric feeding, serving ages 0-18.
- Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team including Speech, Nutrition, and Pediatric Gastroenterology.
- Work daily with a high-volume population of children with feeding disorders, most with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disabilities, especially autism.
- Caseload of approximately 5 patients per day, with opportunities to teach and mentor developmental residents and graduate students.
- Engagement across the full mission: clinical care, teaching, research, and community outreach.
- Supervision of a master's level therapist.
- Academic rank based upon qualifications.
What we're seeking: - Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) with experience in pediatric populations.
- Clinical background in feeding disorders, eating challenges, or pediatric behavioral health.
- Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder.
- Comfort working in an outpatient, interdisciplinary setting alongside Speech, Nutrition, and Pediatric GI.
- Ability to manage a steady daily caseload (approx. 5 patients) and coordinate care with families.
- Interest in teaching, supervision, and mentoring trainees (residents, graduate students).
- Commitment to research, quality improvement, and/or community outreach within the feeding program.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills to support referrals, scheduling, and clinic operations.
- Collaborative, team oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
What we're offering: - Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
- Generous benefits, including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice Insurance.
- Vacation time, paid parental and medical leave.
- CME allowance and time
- Peloton discount, on-site fitness centers, and other wellness benefits
- Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
Interested candidates, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at
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Union: Non Bargained
