Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric patients.
· Diagnose and treat speech, language, voice, fluency, feeding, and swallowing disorders.
· Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical evaluation and patient needs.
· Provide evidence-based therapy interventions to improve communication and functional skills.
· Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
· Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
· Educate and counsel parents and caregivers on strategies to support communication development at home.
· Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.
· Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings when appropriate.
· Maintain compliance with all clinical documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and practice policies.
· Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
· Stay current with developments in speech-language pathology and pediatric therapy practices.
· All other duties as assigned
Additional Notes

· Knowledge of pediatric speech and language development

· Familiarity with standardized speech and language assessment tools

· Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to build rapport with children and families

· Strong organizational and documentation skills

· Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Education

· Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

Licensure

· Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
· Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred or eligible
· Current CPR certification preferred

Experience

· Experience working with pediatric populations preferred
· Experience in medical or outpatient therapy settings preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Standard office environment within a medical practice.
Frequent use of computers and telephones.
Occasional lifting of files, office supplies, or equipment (up to 20 lbs).