Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist: Feeding & Swallowing

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or?

Job summary

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to join its pediatrics department in Peoria, IL. The position focuses on developmental and neurodevelopmental pediatrics with a emphasis on feeding and swallowing disorders.

The role includes collaboration with physicians, dietitians, nurses, and social workers to deliver comprehensive care. The successful candidate will evaluate, plan, and deliver evidence-based therapy, educate families, and teach medical

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology Therapy.
• Valid State of Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate evaluation, goal setting, and treatment recommendations for children who have swallowing-feeding disorders.
• Perform comprehensive feeding and swallowing evaluations for children with developmental, neurological, genetic, and medical conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals based on evidence-based practices.
• Provide safe, effective, and ongoing speech-language and feeding therapy.
• Assess oral motor skills, sensory processing related to feeding, swallowing safety, and mealtime behaviors.
• Document treatment provided in the electronic medical record and provide timely and accurate information to other treatment team members.
• Develop and implement individualized feeding intervention plans to improve oral intake, food variety, chewing, swallowing, and mealtime participation.
• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff to provide comprehensive feeding care.
• Educate families on safe feeding techniques, positioning, texture modifications, pacing strategies, and home exercise programs.
• Monitor nutritional concerns and communicate recommendations to the interdisciplinary team.
• Teach medical students, Speech-Language Pathology students, residents, and fellows in pediatrics, nurse practitioner students, and nurse fellows.

Education

Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology Therapy

Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist license

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA

Job description

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to join its pediatrics department in Peoria, IL. The position focuses on developmental and neurodevelopmental pediatrics with a emphasis on feeding and swallowing disorders.

The role includes collaboration with physicians, dietitians, nurses, and social workers to deliver comprehensive care. The successful candidate will evaluate, plan, and deliver evidence-based therapy, educate families, and teach medical