- Location
- Huntsville, AL, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Pediatric speech therapist position working with a dynamic multidisciplinary team, in outpatient and inpatient settings. With experience, opportunities may be available in specialty areas, including NICU. Seeking a team-player with excellent communication skills, strong evidence-based practice, caring attitude towards all patients and their families, and effective time management / organization skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluations, re-evaluations and ongoing direct patient care with children from birth to 18 years
- Management of a highly diverse caseload including treatment of language, articulation, cognitive, feeding and swallowing disorders
- Coordination of care with other providers
Qualifications
Education required: Master’s Degree from an Accredited Institution in the area of Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders required.
License, certification and/or registration: ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology, or eligible to begin CFY with successful completion of nation exam required. Alabama license in Speech Pathology or applicant with licensure pending CFY completion required. Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period.
Experience: Experience required with pediatric feeding, swallowing, and modified barium swallow studies
Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment.