Pediatric Speech Therapist

Job Title: Pediatric Speech Therapist

Job Code: PST-001

Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

• 100% of pediatric patients receive an individualized, evidence-based therapy plan following comprehensive assessment
• 100% of feeding and swallowing (dysphagia) cases managed safely within approved scope
• Consistent coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver family-centered care
• Home programs and caregiver education provided for patients to support therapy carryover

• Patient Assessment:
  Conduct comprehensive speech, language, feeding, and swallowing assessments for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Therapy & Intervention:
  Deliver individualized therapy for speech, language, voice, fluency, feeding, and swallowing — including AAC strategies where needed.
• Specialized Pediatric Care:
  Support children with ASD, ADHD, DLD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hearing impairment, and cleft palate.
• Family Education & Carryover:
  Train parents and caregivers on home programs to reinforce therapy progress.
• Multidisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with medical and allied health specialists to coordinate holistic, multidisciplinary patient care.
• Documentation & Quality:
  Maintain clinical documentation and support audits and safety initiatives.

• Strong organizational ability paired with clear, effective communication
• Emotional resilience in emotionally demanding pediatric care situations
• Expanding scope of responsibility driven by trust and expertise
• Composure, tact, and diplomacy in every interaction with patients, families, and colleagues

• Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA-accredited) + relevant Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of post-Master's clinical experience in pediatric SLP
• Advanced grounding in pediatric assessments and complex developmental/feeding disorders
• Ability to work calmly and diplomatically with children, anxious parents, and multidisciplinary teams

• Communication – Clear, compassionate interaction with children and families
• Patient Focus – Dedicated to delivering exceptional, family-centered care
• Continuous Learning – Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice
• Values & Ethics – Integrity in every clinical decision
• Teamwork – Seamless collaboration within healthcare teams