Pediatric SLP: Entry-Level Speech-Language Therapist

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide pediatric services from neonatal through adolescence.

The role includes evaluation, treatment planning, and family-centered care with age-appropriate goals, using diverse modalities and ensuring home program implementation. The position requires an AZ license, BLS, and ASHA certification or CFY status, with preferred pediatric dysphagia/feeding expertise.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• MBS or other instrumental test experience preferred.
• Specialty training in pediatric dysphagia, feeding, language, AAC, neuro, developmental or other relevant pediatric areas.
• Current AZ Department of Health Services license, prior to start date.
• Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, prior to start date.
• Current ASHA certification or in clinical fellowship year (CFY), prior to start date.
• ASHA pediatric and/or specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, feeding, and swallowing.
• Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and family-centered care framework.
• Establishes treatment plans with age-appropriate, functional and measurable goals with target timeframes.
• Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function within home/community and home program.
• Maintains productivity standards and documentation in compliance with department and regulatory standards.

Skills

Pediatric SLP

Family-centered care

Assessment & treatment

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide pediatric services from neonatal through adolescence.

The role includes evaluation, treatment planning, and family-centered care with age-appropriate goals, using diverse modalities and ensuring home program implementation. The position requires an AZ license, BLS, and ASHA certification or CFY status, with preferred pediatric dysphagia/feeding expertise.