Speech Pathologist

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The speech language pathologist will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according their identified needs. The speech language pathologist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice. The speech language pathologist assesses and implements direct service for inpatients on the Transitional and Rehabilitation Care Unit for the following: feeding, swallowing, and hearing impairments; cognitive impairments, congenital disorders; developmental disorders/delay; neurological impairments; voice disorders; language disorders/delay; articulation deficits; respiratory impairments; and fluency disorders.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Speech/language pathology.

• Pediatric experience preferred.

• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

• State license or eligible for state licensure

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology.

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.