Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Location: 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Salary Range: Starting at $71,655, with additional compensation based on experience.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, full-time

About the Team

Our team of Speech Language Pathologists are experienced at helping kids from infancy to age 21 use that gift to their fullest potential. Working with families and caregivers every step of the way, our therapists are passionate about helping kids better understand and communicate with the world around them.

About the Position

The Speech Language Pathologist assists our patients in reaching their maximum functional potential through comprehensive assessments and intervention services. We provide services to infant, pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients. Our therapists participate in interdisciplinary treatment programs, collaborate and consult with others to facilitate the delivery of therapy services. Job responsibilities include:

Evaluates patients' functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments through objective tests and measures or standardized assessment tools

Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/family

Implements treatment plan of care and adjusts treatment goals and intervention

Will use objective data to assess patient's frequency and duration of care to optimize therapy benefit, considering clinical and financial factors.

Prepares and plans for discharge during the course of treatment and initiates discharge when indicated

Assesses need for assistive technology appropriate for patient & family.

Qualifications

MS or MA from an accredited Speech/Language Department

Must possess Certificate of Clinical Competence, CI is not currently accepting Clinical Fellows in our Outpatient program.

Licensed or Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania as Speech and Language Pathologist

Experience working with pediatric population is preferred.

Current and valid certification in CPR and First Aid required (will provide training)

Act 33/34 Clearances; FBI Clearance

Amazing Benefits

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks

Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves

Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks

403b Retirement Plan - pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - CI qualifies as non-profit

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development/CEU's

Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance

Credit Union

Team Member Recognition Events

Referral bonus

CPR-employer paid

Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place - we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military.