Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist | Make a Difference

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat pediatric patients with communication disorders, including dysphagia, in collaboration with medical and educational colleagues.

You will develop individualized therapy plans, conduct progress reviews, educate families, and contribute to department activities and continuing education to maintain clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• High level of analytical skill to identify and resolve clinical and research problems.
• High level of skill in assessment procedures for pediatric speech, language and swallowing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, and professionals.
• Fundamental knowledge of research methodology, design, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders using non-standardized and standardized tools; records findings.
• Develops an individual therapy plan with goals and tracks patient progress.
• Presents and defends evaluation findings to patients, families, and clinicians; instructs families in home therapy.
• Participates in department or program activities, meetings, and quality improvement projects.
• Teaches within the department, hospital, and broader community; provides consultative services outside the hospital.
• Maintains at least 10 clock hours of continuing education per fiscal year.
• Provides supervision to students, fellows, or trainees as appropriate after required development steps.

Skills

Analytical skills

Assessment procedures

Interpersonal skills

Research knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat pediatric patients with communication disorders, including dysphagia, in collaboration with medical and educational colleagues.

You will develop individualized therapy plans, conduct progress reviews, educate families, and contribute to department activities and continuing education to maintain clinical excellence.