The role involves administering standardized tests and assessments, interpreting results, and providing ongoing feedback to children and caregivers. Responsibilities also include collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop and revise individualized plans of care for specialized pediatric treatment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology along with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), and preferably have over one year of clinical practice with pediatric experience. Additional requirements include the ability to communicate effectively in English and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 35 lbs and frequent bending.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreeCounselingCare Plan DevelopmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationAssessmentsClinical ObservationsSpeech Language PathologyStandardized TestsPediatric RehabilitationFamily-Centered Services
Job description
If you are looking to put your Speech- Language Pathology expertise to work advancing an incredible, life-changing mission, ChildServe has an exciting position for you to consider.
We have an opportunity for a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our outpatient team.
As a part of our talented, interdisciplinary team of therapists, you'll specialize in pediatric rehabilitation and work together to create plans specific to each child's need.
With a wide range of diagnoses served, no two days will be exactly the same as you provide comprehensive, family-centered, speech language pathology services to children ages birth through 21 years in our outpatient service area.
Clinic Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Specific position hours are to be determined.
What You’ll Do Administer appropriate standardized tests/screenings/informal assessments/clinical observations.
After reviewing medical, educational, social, and financial information, provide recommendations, referrals, and follow-up for each case.
Provide interpretation and/or counseling of test results to children and young adults/caregivers as well as ongoing feedback regarding progress.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on developing, implementing, and revising the therapy plan of care based on initial and ongoing assessments, and as required by policy/regulation.
Develop individualized plan of care as appropriate to meet the needs of the child and young adult/caregiver including appropriate frequency and duration.
Provide specialized pediatric treatment activities to children and young adults.
What You’ll Need A master’s degree in a Speech Language Pathology program and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) 1+ years in clinical practice with pediatric experience preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations?
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Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing Careers@childserve.org.
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