Per Diem Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Core
Conducts comprehensive assessments and implements individual/group speech-language pathology treatments for pediatric patients with disorders of swallowing, communication, voice, and cognition, including specialized practice in feeding and swallowing evaluations, therapy, and modified barium swallow studies.
Role type
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment programs for inpatient and outpatient populations
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics / Speech-Language Pathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pediatric speech-language pathology expertise, Feeding and swallowing evaluation, Modified barium swallow studies, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Telehealth practice, Documentation and care coordination, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Student training and supervision
Preferred skills
ASHA membership, Research participation
Technologies
Telehealth platforms, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with disorders of swallowing, communication, voice and cognition; Plan and implement individual/group speech-language pathology treatments; Collaborate with other disciplines to arrange follow-up care; Provide student training and orient medical staff to speech-language pathology; Comply with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
Seniority
Mid-level Clinical Specialist