The Speech Pathologists will provide in-patient and/or out-patient services on a part-time basis. The therapist will be focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function, and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness, and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with: feeding and swallowing disorders, articulation, voice, resonance, and fluency, and receptive/expressive language disorders. Also includes aural rehabilitation/auditory verbal therapy for hearing loss or cochlear implant, and evaluation for augmentative communication devices. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Children's Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.
Flat rate: 46.35/hour + shift differential
Note: Applicants must be able to work 1 weekend per month and attend training 2 days per week until training is completed.
Education/Experience:
Master's degree in speech/language pathology. Pediatric experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech/Language Pathology, or eligible for application upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year. Must be obtained within 12 months of hire to maintain employment at Cook.
About Us:
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
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