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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team and provide high-quality speech and language therapy services to children. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in pediatric patients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping children overcome communication challenges and will work closely with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
As a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations using standardized assessment tools and clinical observations. You will design and implement therapy sessions tailored to each child's specific needs, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans accordingly. You will also educate parents and caregivers on strategies to support communication development at home and collaborate with teachers and school staff to ensure consistency across environments.
This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong understanding of child development and speech-language pathology best practices. You should be comfortable working with children of various ages and developmental levels, including those with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and other communication disorders.
We value professionals who are compassionate, patient, and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families. If you are a licensed speech-language pathologist with pediatric experience and a desire to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results
- Provide direct therapy services to children with communication disorders
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and educators to support therapy goals
- Document patient progress and maintain accurate records
- Adjust therapy approaches based on patient response and progress
- Educate families on communication strategies and home exercises
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
- Stay current with research and best practices in speech-language pathology
- Advocate for children's communication needs in educational settings
Requirements
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- Current state licensure and ASHA certification (CCC-SLP)
- Experience working with pediatric populations
- Strong knowledge of speech and language development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
- Comfortable working in schools, clinics, or home settings
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you hold a current state license and ASHA certification?
- How many years of experience do you have working with children?
- Are you familiar with AAC devices and their implementation?
- Can you describe your approach to developing treatment plans?
- How do you involve families in the therapy process?
- What assessment tools are you most comfortable using?
- Have you worked in a school-based setting before?
- How do you handle challenging behaviors during therapy?
- Are you comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams?
- What continuing education have you completed recently?
