Speech Therapist Outpatient - Pediatric Therapy - FT -1st Shift

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

On-site health clinic

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System seeks a Pediatric Speech Therapist to lead assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in patients from birth to age 21. The role collaborates with the medical team, maintains records, and supervises staff as assigned.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders, ASHA CCC or CFY eligibility, Alabama licensure, and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders required.
• ASHA CCC or CFY eligibility and Alabama license required (or pending CFY).
• BCLS certification within orientation period.
• Experience with pediatric speech, language, swallowing and feeding disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat pediatric speech, language, social, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders (birth-21).
• Collaborate with medical team and maintain documentation and progress notes.
• Supervise staff and students as assigned and provide patient education.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Pediatric speech-language disorders

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders

ASHA CCC or CFY eligibility

Alabama license or pending license

BCLS certification within orientation period

Job description

Overview

The Pediatric Speech Therapist assumes primary responsibility for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in the pediatric population, birth to age 21. The therapist collaborates with other professionals on the patient’s medical team, maintains adequate records, and documents the appropriate progress reports and patient education. The therapist supervises support staff and students as assigned.

Qualifications

Education required: Master’s Degree from an Accredited Institution in the area of Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders required.

License, certification and/or registration: ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology, or eligible to begin CFY with successful completion of nation exam required. Alabama license in Speech Pathology or applicant with licensure pending CFY completion required. Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period.

Experience: Prefer pediatric experience with speech/language/swallowing/feeding disorders. Training/experience for participation in Modified Barium Swallows

Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al