SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST-OUTPATIENT

The word “first” is inextricably linked with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Since opening its doors in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, Children's Hospital has been the setting for many dramatic firsts, medical discoveries and breakthroughs that have formed the very foundations of pediatric medicine and benefited children throughout the world.Today, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a growing network of facilities and resources that provides exceptional healthcare to all children, for every possible need.Find out why we were ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in the nation by both Child Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. If you're looking to join a pediatric institution as your employer of choice, you need to look at the best in the nation.Two positions availableUnder the general supervision of the Department Director of Speech-Language Pathology, provides professional services to an assigned group of patients. Provides consultation to medical, allied health and education personnel regarding identification, evaluation and rehabilitation services to patients with handicapping communication conditions. Systematically evaluates the communication needs, strengths and problems of infants and children with suspected or identified handicapping communication conditions. Develops a treatment plan that specifies realistic desired outcomes, and implements specific treatment programs according to the identified needs in collaboration with the family and team. Applies the principles and practices of speech-language pathology for preventative and therapeutic purposes to correct or limit speech/language and oral motor disorders or dysfunction. Provides education and instruction to patients, family/significant caregivers, health care professionals, students and the community to promote/maintain health and well-being.Employees rendering services under the above named job description will perform his/her responsibilities as listed in the job description with respect to the appropriate specific chronologic age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for excellence, we invite you to learn more about the many opportunities and benefits The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes major medical, vision and dental benefits; tuition assistance; employer contribution retirement plan; work/life benefits; extensive training and staff development. And, of course, the opportunity to challenge themselves at a world-class institution.
REQUIREMENTS
American Speech-Language Hearing Association certification in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA CCC-SLP) and PA license is required.