Speech Therapist (SLP) - Outpatient Pediatrics
Core
Conduct speech and language evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
Role type
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and patient discharge programs
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Speech-language pathology license, Master's Degree in Speech Pathology, BLS certification, patient assessment, treatment planning, outcome monitoring, documentation, home program development, family teaching, equipment operation, physical positioning and lifting
Preferred skills
Infant feeding experience
Technologies
Exercise equipment, modalities, medical devices
Responsibilities
Interpret physician referrals and conduct evaluations; establish and implement plans of care; monitor and adjust treatment based on patient response; complete patient discharge and provide home programs; maintain documentation and billing; perform physical positioning and lifting duties; participate in performance improvement activities.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on clinician