Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Essential Functions

-Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
-Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
-Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
-Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
-Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
-Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Education
Master's Degree Speech Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - required

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Experience
Speech pathology experience 1+ year preferred

Pediatric experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.
- Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently.
- Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)