Speech Language Pathologist

DepartmentBSD PED - Developmental and Behavioral PediatricsAbout the DepartmentThe Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP), within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago and at the Comer Children's Hospital is a Center of Excellence in developmental diagnosis, biomedical management, and family supports for children with motor, communicative, sensory, developmental, genetic, neurological, learning, and behavior disorders.

The Section includes 3 Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric faculty members, two childhood trauma psychologists, 3 DBP subspecialty fellows, and nursing support. The Section provides interdisciplinary assessment and biopsychosocial management practices tooptimizechild functioning, support families, and maximize prevention strategies across health, education, and community care systems. The Section serves as a resource for primary care practitioners, subspecialists, and community professional agencies for children athigh riskfor having suboptimal educational outcomes and those with complex medical and/or behavioral challenges.

Their collective clinicalexpertiseis coupled with research, educational endeavors, advocacy, and public policy activities geared to ensuring that children receive the information and supports for long-term success. The faculty's clinicalexpertise, research contributions, and leadership roles within communities and professional organizations are recognized at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

The clinical services provided by the Section include, but are not limited to, interdisciplinary diagnostic assessment of children enrolled in Early Intervention and diagnostic and treatment for children with a diverse array of childhood delays and disabilities (autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, feeding disorders, etc.).Job SummaryThe Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) is seeking afull-timeSpeech Language Pathologist to deliver services to children being cared for in our clinical practice.

This work may be done both independently as an individual provider establishing their practice and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.In addition, the Speech Language Pathologist may serve as a core interventionistin clinical therapy trials led by the Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.ResponsibilitiesTheSpeech Language Pathologist will hold an independent clinic for patients with diverse delays and disabilities including, but not limitedto:autism spectrum disorder,speech delay, childhood apraxia of speech, developmental articulation disorder, dysphagia, feeding disorder.

They will see patients for both initial assessment and ongoing therapies. Working either individually or as a teammember,evaluates children'sage of birththrough teenage yearswith delays or disabilities inindependent functioning. Deliver services for children cared for within the Early Intervention Outreach Program. Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.

Evaluateschildren's capabilities, recommends, and provides therapy. Develops and implements individual intervention plansfor outpatient therapy and makesadditionalrecommendations to the development ofIFSPs and IEPs and 504 plans. Providesdirect services to support the child's individual development of skills for daily living.Assiststhe team in the development ofappropriate individualgoals andobjectivessupporting maximal therapeutic trajectoriesappropriate toeach child's individual needs.

Followstreatment programs and goals for improved patient function, participation, and family well-being. Participatesin case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans for care ofthe child and communicating these plans to the child's family. Identifiesand arranges for other necessary supports or accommodationsrequiredforcontinued developmental achievements. Communicates with other professional staff and the child's family support system to provide continuity of care.

Collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.Evaluates patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:Master's degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology.

Experience:Twoyears of experience working with children with cognitive and/or physical limitations. Twoyears of experience in thespeechtherapy field. Experience inprovidingan array of diagnostic and therapeutic services in health centers, homesettingsand educational programs. Licenses and Certifications:Certification as aState of Illinois Early Intervention Specialist and Evaluator. Early Intervention credentialing in Illinois.

Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the state ofIllinois. Incumbent may also be required to obtain a license for providing services in Indiana. Completion of Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements forSpeech Therapy(ST) practice and Early Intervention.Preferred CompetenciesAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with students, the parents, and other professionals.

Ability to develop reports and maintain records. Ability to adapt to a variety of settings. In depth, up-to-date knowledge ofspeechtherapy, theory and practice, and the legal and ethical issues associated with them. Working knowledge of recovery models is preferred for each case. Bilingual in Spanish. Working ConditionsDirect patient contact or clinical care setting. Applications DocumentsResume (required) Cover Letter (required) The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job FamilyHealthcare & Medical ServicesRole ImpactIndividual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours40Drug Test RequiredYesHealth Screen RequiredYesMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPay Rate TypeSalaryFLSA StatusExemptPay Range$80,000.00 - $110,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.Benefits EligibleYesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

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