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Speech Language Pathologist
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Shriners Children’s is recognized as the 2025 best mid‑sized employer by Forbes. We focus on pediatric specialty care, embracing evidence‑based practice, innovation, and multidisciplinary education.
Employees receive medical coverage starting day one and are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching after one year. Full‑time or part‑time personnel are also eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, an FSA, an HSA (if HDHP elected), tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance, and more. Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents per plan terms; benefits may vary by state.
Schedule: Part‑time FTE 0.5 (in person).
Pay range: $36.17 /hr – $54.25 /hr. Compensation is based on experience and departmental equity.
Responsibilities
Implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing a comprehensive, patient and family‑centered approach to decision making incorporating national standards and the AMA CPT codes.
Design, develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address presenting symptoms or concerns of a communication and/or swallowing problem or related functional issue to optimize function.
Uses evidence‑based practice and advanced instrumentation in the management and care of individuals with communication, feeding and swallowing, and related disorders.
Utilizes language appropriate to patient/family level of understanding, and written or demonstrated methods for exercise/activities, and equipment use.
Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate documentation that meets payer, regulatory, and professional standards.
Performs self‑reflection of personal practice and professional work activities to direct goals for professional growth and development.
Participates in departmental education through staff in‑services and competencies.
Note: This is not an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
Licensed to practice in the state of employment.
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC).
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience in a health‑care setting.
Expertise in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Demonstrated clinical expertise in evaluating and treating pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, particularly related to cerebral palsy and its associated physiological dysfunctions. The ideal candidate will skillfully manage dysphagia and dysarthria in medically complex children and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, individualized care.
Clinical experience with neurodevelopmental populations. Strong background working with children diagnosed with neurological and developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, genetic syndromes, and autism spectrum disorder. Applies specialized communication strategies and demonstrates creativity in treatment approaches to meet the complex and varied needs of a diverse client population.
Proficiency in use of evidence‑based, standardized assessment tools. Competence in administering and interpreting standardized measures specific to pediatrics (e.g., CELF‑Preschool, Bayley‑4, GFTA‑3, MBSImP, PEDI‑CAT) to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) experience. Familiarity with evaluation and implementation of AAC systems ranging from low‑tech to high‑tech solutions including eye‑gaze for nonverbal or minimally verbal pediatric patients.
Expertise in G‑tube weaning and pediatric diet modification. Clinically experienced and comfortable in supporting safe, developmentally appropriate G‑tube weaning through close collaboration with interdisciplinary rehab and medical, nutrition, and family teams. The ideal candidate will skillfully assess and manage diet textures, liquid consistencies, and sensory‑based feeding challenges to promote successful oral feeding progression in coordination with other supporting providers.
Skilled in early language intervention. Experience supporting expressive and receptive language development particularly in a younger pediatric population. Able to adapt and modify treatment styles appropriately based on individualized clinical need.
Collaborative, team‑based approach. Aligned with Shriners values, works closely with providers, nutritionists, rehab team members, families, community therapists, and vendors to ensure coordinated, family‑centered care in line with Shriners Children’s mission.
Commitment to ongoing professional development. Active pursuit of continuing education, certifications, and/or professional memberships (e.g., ASHA, feeding‑specific training, neurodevelopmental treatment courses) to maintain clinical excellence in pediatric speech‑language pathology.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Part‑time.
Job function: Health Care Provider.
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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Speech Language Pathologist
role at
Shriners Children’s .
Shriners Children’s is recognized as the 2025 best mid‑sized employer by Forbes. We focus on pediatric specialty care, embracing evidence‑based practice, innovation, and multidisciplinary education.
Employees receive medical coverage starting day one and are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching after one year. Full‑time or part‑time personnel are also eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, an FSA, an HSA (if HDHP elected), tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance, and more. Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents per plan terms; benefits may vary by state.
Schedule: Part‑time FTE 0.5 (in person).
Pay range: $36.17 /hr – $54.25 /hr. Compensation is based on experience and departmental equity.
Responsibilities
Implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing a comprehensive, patient and family‑centered approach to decision making incorporating national standards and the AMA CPT codes.
Design, develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address presenting symptoms or concerns of a communication and/or swallowing problem or related functional issue to optimize function.
Uses evidence‑based practice and advanced instrumentation in the management and care of individuals with communication, feeding and swallowing, and related disorders.
Utilizes language appropriate to patient/family level of understanding, and written or demonstrated methods for exercise/activities, and equipment use.
Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate documentation that meets payer, regulatory, and professional standards.
Performs self‑reflection of personal practice and professional work activities to direct goals for professional growth and development.
Participates in departmental education through staff in‑services and competencies.
Note: This is not an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
Licensed to practice in the state of employment.
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC).
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience in a health‑care setting.
Expertise in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Demonstrated clinical expertise in evaluating and treating pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, particularly related to cerebral palsy and its associated physiological dysfunctions. The ideal candidate will skillfully manage dysphagia and dysarthria in medically complex children and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, individualized care.
Clinical experience with neurodevelopmental populations. Strong background working with children diagnosed with neurological and developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, genetic syndromes, and autism spectrum disorder. Applies specialized communication strategies and demonstrates creativity in treatment approaches to meet the complex and varied needs of a diverse client population.
Proficiency in use of evidence‑based, standardized assessment tools. Competence in administering and interpreting standardized measures specific to pediatrics (e.g., CELF‑Preschool, Bayley‑4, GFTA‑3, MBSImP, PEDI‑CAT) to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) experience. Familiarity with evaluation and implementation of AAC systems ranging from low‑tech to high‑tech solutions including eye‑gaze for nonverbal or minimally verbal pediatric patients.
Expertise in G‑tube weaning and pediatric diet modification. Clinically experienced and comfortable in supporting safe, developmentally appropriate G‑tube weaning through close collaboration with interdisciplinary rehab and medical, nutrition, and family teams. The ideal candidate will skillfully assess and manage diet textures, liquid consistencies, and sensory‑based feeding challenges to promote successful oral feeding progression in coordination with other supporting providers.
Skilled in early language intervention. Experience supporting expressive and receptive language development particularly in a younger pediatric population. Able to adapt and modify treatment styles appropriately based on individualized clinical need.
Collaborative, team‑based approach. Aligned with Shriners values, works closely with providers, nutritionists, rehab team members, families, community therapists, and vendors to ensure coordinated, family‑centered care in line with Shriners Children’s mission.
Commitment to ongoing professional development. Active pursuit of continuing education, certifications, and/or professional memberships (e.g., ASHA, feeding‑specific training, neurodevelopmental treatment courses) to maintain clinical excellence in pediatric speech‑language pathology.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Part‑time.
Job function: Health Care Provider.
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shriners Children’s by 2x.
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