Speech Language Pathologist

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago in Chicago, IL seeks a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to serve children in our clinical practice. You may work independently or within a multidisciplinary team and may participate in clinical therapy trials led by our DBP section.

Responsibilities include independent patient assessment and therapy, collaboration across services, and contributing to IFSP/IEP planning. Licensure and relevant credentials are required; bilingual Spanish speakers are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or higher.
• Illinois license to practice SLP and related credentials.
• Experience with early intervention services and reporting.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate an independent clinic for diverse delays and disabilities.
• Evaluate children birth through teens and provide therapy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on interventions.
• Develop and implement IFSPs/IEPs and 504 plans.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathology license (Illinois)

Early Intervention credentialing in Illinois

Illinois Early Intervention Specialist certificate

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 to optimize child 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 at high risk for having suboptimal educational outcomes and those with complex medical and/or behavioral challenges. Their collective clinical expertise is 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 clinical expertise, 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 a full-time Speech 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 interventionist in clinical therapy trials led by the Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• The Speech Language Pathologist will hold an independent clinic for patients with diverse delays and disabilities including, but not limited to: 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 team member, evaluates children's age of birth through teenage years with delays or disabilities in independent functioning.
• Delivers 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.
• Evaluates children’s capabilities, recommends, and provides therapy.
• Develops and implements individual intervention plans for outpatient therapy and makes additional recommendations to the development of IFSPs and IEPs and 504 plans.
• Provides direct services to support the child’s individual development of skills for daily living.
• Assists the team in the development of appropriate individual goals and objectives supporting maximal therapeutic trajectories appropriate to each child’s individual needs.
• Follows treatment programs and goals for improved patient function, participation, and family well‑being.
• Participates in case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans for care of the child and communicating these plans to the child’s family.
• Identifies and arranges for other necessary supports or accommodations required for continued 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology.
• Experience: Two years of experience working with children with cognitive and/or physical limitations.
• Two years of experience in the speech therapy field.
• Experience in providing an array of diagnostic and therapeutic services in health centers, home settings and educational programs.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Job Details

• 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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