Pediatric Speech Pathologist

Job Description

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 2) works with pediatric patients across the age
continuum - infants, children, adolescents - and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
providing both direct and indirect patient care services. Under general direction and upon receipt of written
referrals, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech therapy
services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Services include patient
evaluations using speech-language pathology tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic
intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic
intervention plans utilizing all aspects of the speech-language pathology scope of practice.
The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of
patient care services. While performing job duties, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist may also
supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Speech-Language Pathology students
and clinical fellows. The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist actively participates in departmental and
organizational programs, including quality and performance improvement activities, clinical education
programs, and inservices and staff development activities.