Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Speech-Language Pathologist, Outpatient
KNG OF PRUSSA, PA
Dec 10, 2024
Full-time
Full Job Description

SHIFT:

Day (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.


A Brief Overview
Provides evaluation and treatment of speech, language and oral motor function to an assigned group of patients. Provides consultation to medical, allied health, and education personnel. Provides education and instruction to patients, families/significant caregivers, health care professionals, students, and the community.

This role will be based out of King of Prussia Hospital and Abington Specialty Care Center. Mix of sites/ days can vary.

What you will do

  • Patient Care:
  • Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech, language, and oral motor dysfunction) using both non-standardized and standardized evaluation tools. Records evaluation findings according to Departmental and Hospital procedures. Refers patients to medical and educational services, when appropriate. Seeks support from more senior staff, when needed.
  • Develops an individual therapy plan for each assigned patient which includes goals of treatment. Updates goals and records patient progress according to Departmental and Hospital procedures. Seeks support from more senior staff, when needed.
  • Presents and defends evaluation findings, progress and recommendations to patients, families/significant caregivers, and health care professionals. Instructs family members and caregivers in home therapy programs. Consults with health care and educational staff to promote the patients' communication skills.
  • Administration:
  • Participates in Departmental or program-based functions (i.e., staff meetings, Departmental continuing education activities, work group meetings/committees, Quality Improvement projects, and equipment/supplies maintenance and ordering).
  • Education:
  • Teaches within the Department, Hospital, professional community, and non-professional community. Provides consultative services outside of the Hospital setting.

Education Qualifications

  • Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology Required

Skills and Abilities

  • High level of analytical skill in order to work independently to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.
  • High level of skill in various assessment procedures pertaining to speech and language skills in the pediatric population.
  • Fundamental research skills including a general understanding of research methodology, design, and statistics.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Speech & Language Pathology License (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required and
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - within 3 months - Required and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 3 months - Preferred


To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement

PDN-9db03dba-4838-47f6-b8eb-a79d69a5f256
Job Information
Job Category:
Other
Spotlight Employer
Related jobs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Product Owner (HR Information Technology Management)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
This Product Owner (HR Information Technology Management) position is with the Office of Human Resources Management, ES/HRM/Planning, Program Analysis, and Evaluation Directorate/Strategic Transformat
Dec 23, 2024
Washington, DC
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Product Owner (HR Information Technology Management)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
This Product Owner (HR Information Technology Management) position is with the Office of Human Resources Management, ES/HRM/Planning, Program Analysis, and Evaluation Directorate/Strategic Transformat
Dec 23, 2024
Indianapolis, IN
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Product Owner (HR Information Technology Management)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
This Product Owner (HR Information Technology Management) position is with the Office of Human Resources Management, ES/HRM/Planning, Program Analysis, and Evaluation Directorate/Strategic Transformat
Dec 23, 2024
Bloomington, MN
©2024 TalentAlly.
Powered by TalentAlly.
Apply for this job
Speech-Language Pathologist, Outpatient
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
KNG OF PRUSSA, PA
Dec 10, 2024
Full-time
Your Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Zip Code *
Password *
Confirm Password *
Create your Profile from your Resume
By clicking the Apply button, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy.
Continue to Apply

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia would like you to finish the application on their website.

Ace your interview with
AI-powered interview practice

Get comfortable talking to hiring managers, receive personalized feedback on areas for improvement, sharpen your ability to answer the most common questions, and build confidence in formulating strong responses on the spot. Click the button below to begin your three free virtual interviews!