Speech Language Pathologist

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago’s Department of Pediatrics seeks a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to children in our clinical practice. The role may function independently or within a multidisciplinary team, and may participate in clinical therapy trials led by the DBP section.

The candidate will evaluate and treat children across ages from birth to adolescence, delivering speech and language services, oral motor assessments, and related interventions within the Early

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Two years of experience working with children with cognitive and/or physical limitations.
• Two years of experience in the speech therapy field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent clinic for diverse delays and disabilities.
• Evaluate initial assessments and ongoing therapies.
• Conduct speech and language evaluations.
• Develop and implement individual intervention plans for outpatient therapy.
• Collaborate with Early Intervention Outreach Program.
• Communicate with families and other professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Speech therapy knowledge

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Department

BSD PED - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

About the Department

The Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP), within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago and at the Comer Children’s Hospital is a Center of Excellence in developmental diagnosis, biomedical management, and family supports for children with motor, communicative, sensory, developmental, genetic, neurological, learning, and behavior disorders. The Section includes 3 Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric faculty members, two childhood trauma psychologists, 3 DBP subspecialty fellows, and nursing support. The Section provides interdisciplinary assessment and biopsychosocial management practices tooptimizechild functioning, support families, and maximize prevention strategies across health, education, and community care systems. The Section serves as a resource for primary care practitioners, subspecialists, and community professional agencies for children athigh riskfor having suboptimal educational outcomes and those with complex medical and/or behavioral challenges. Their collective clinicalexpertiseis coupled with research, educational endeavors, advocacy, and public policy activities geared to ensuring that children receive the information and supports for long-term success. The faculty’s clinicalexpertise, research contributions, and leadership roles within communities and professional organizations are recognized at the local, regional, national, and international levels. The clinical services provided by the Section include, but are not limited to, interdisciplinary diagnostic assessment of children enrolled in Early Intervention and diagnostic and treatment for children with a diverse array of childhood delays and disabilities (autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, feeding disorders, etc.).

Job Summary

The Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) is seeking afull-timeSpeech Language Pathologist to deliver services to children being cared for in our clinical practice. This work may be done both independently as an individual provider establishing their practice and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.In addition, the Speech Language Pathologist may serve as a core interventionistin clinical therapy trials led by the Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• TheSpeech Language Pathologist will hold an independent clinic for patients with diverse delays and disabilities including, but not limitedto:autism spectrum disorder,speech delay, childhood apraxia of speech, developmental articulation disorder, dysphagia, feeding disorder. They will see patients for both initial assessment and ongoing therapies.
• Working either individually or as a teammember,evaluates children’sage of birththrough teenage yearswith delays or disabilities inindependent functioning.
• Deliver services for children cared for within the Early Intervention Outreach Program.
• Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluateschildren’s capabilities, recommends, and provides therapy. Develops and implements individual intervention plansfor outpatient therapy and makesadditionalrecommendations to the development ofIFSPs and IEPs and 504 plans.
• Providesdirect services to support the child’s individual development of skills for daily living.Assiststhe team in the development ofappropriate individualgoals andobjectivessupporting maximal therapeutic trajectoriesappropriate toeach child’s individual needs.
• Followstreatment programs and goals for improved patient function, participation, and family well-being.
• Participatesin case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans for care ofthe child and communicating these plans to the child’s family.
• Identifiesand arranges for other necessary supports or accommodationsrequiredforcontinued developmental achievements.
• Communicates with other professional staff and the child’s family support system to provide continuity of care.
• Collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.
• Evaluates patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology.

Experience:

• Twoyears of experience working with children with cognitive and/or physical limitations.
• Twoyears of experience in the speechtherapy field.
• Experience inprovidingan array of diagnostic and therapeutic services in health centers, homesettingsand educational programs.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certification as aState of Illinois Early Intervention Specialist and Evaluator.
• Early Intervention credentialing in Illinois.
• Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the state ofIllinois.
• Incumbent may also be required to obtain a license for providing services in Indiana.
• Completion of Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements forSpeech Therapy(ST) practice and Early Intervention.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with students, the parents, and other professionals.
• Ability to develop reports and maintain records.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of settings.
• In depth, up-to-date knowledge ofspeechtherapy, theory and practice, and the legal and ethical issues associated with them.
• Working knowledge of recovery models is preferred for each case.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Working Conditions

• Direct patient contact or clinical care setting.

Applications Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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