Pediatric Speech Pathologist (In/Outpatient)

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center is seeking a Staff Speech Pathologist to provide in-patient and/or out-patient services for pediatric patients, focusing on functional skills to aid development and reduce disability from illnesses or injuries. The role includes evaluation, treatment, and home programming for speech and language disorders.

The position requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure or eligibility, and a CCC-SLP credential or CFY eligibility with certification

Qualifications

• Masters degree in speech-language pathology.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• State license or eligible for state licensure.
• CCC-SLP certificate or eligible to apply after CFY; must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-patient and/or out-patient speech-language pathology services focusing on functional skills to enhance development and restore function.
• Perform evaluation, treatment and home programming for pediatric feeding/swallowing, articulation, voice, resonance and language disorders.
• Include aural rehabilitation/advanced communication options for hearing loss or cochlear implant and evaluate augmentative communication devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers and consult with other professionals and clinics within Cook Children’s Health Care System.
• Document and communicate findings per department and system policies.

Skills

Pediatric experience

BLS certification

Licensure eligible

Education

Masters degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Cook Children’s Medical Center is seeking a Staff Speech Pathologist to provide in-patient and/or out-patient services for pediatric patients, focusing on functional skills to aid development and reduce disability from illnesses or injuries. The role includes evaluation, treatment, and home programming for speech and language disorders.

The position requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure or eligibility, and a CCC-SLP credential or CFY eligibility with certification