Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

3d • $74,250 - $94,660 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides evaluation and treatment of speech, language, oral motor function and dysphagia 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology Required
• Speech & Language Pathology License (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Board - within 3 months - Required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - within 3 months - Required
• 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. (Required proficiency)
• High level of skill in various assessment procedures pertaining to speech, language and swallowing skills in the pediatric population. (Required proficiency)
• Interpersonal relationship skills to support effective communication with patients and families, as well as other medical professionals. (Required proficiency)
• Fundamental research knowledge including a general understanding of research methodology, design, and statistics. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

• 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). - upon hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech, language, oral motor dysfunction and dysphagia) 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.
• 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.
• Participates in Departmental or program-based functions (i.e., staff meetings, continuing education activities, work group meetings/committees, Quality Improvement projects, and equipment/supplies maintenance and ordering).
• Teaches within the Department, Hospital, professional community, and non-professional community.
• Provides consultative services outside of the Hospital setting.
• Maintains and updates professional knowledge and skills by completing a minimum of 10 clock hours of continuing education during each fiscal year.

Benefits

• 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs.
• CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
• As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.
• Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level