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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Speech Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders in children. This includes working with children who have difficulty with speech rhythm and fluency, such as stuttering; voice disorders, such as inappropriate pitch or harsh voice; speech sound disorders, such as difficulty making certain sounds; and language disorders, such as difficulty making sense of spoken language. The Pediatric Speech Therapist will also work with children who have oral feeding disorders, which includes difficulties with eating, swallowing, and drooling. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and be able to create individualized treatment plans that meet each child's specific needs.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Evaluate children's speech and language development
- Create individualized treatment plans
- Work with children to improve their speech and language skills
- Collaborate with parents and teachers to implement treatment plans
- Monitor and document children's progress
- Educate families on how to support their child's speech development
- Refer children to additional services if needed
- Stay up-to-date on the latest research and treatment techniques
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Comply with all professional and ethical standards
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Experience working with children
- Strong understanding of child development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create and implement individualized treatment plans
- Knowledge of the latest research and treatment techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with children with speech and language disorders?
- How do you create individualized treatment plans?
- How do you stay up-to-date on the latest research and treatment techniques?
- How do you work with parents and teachers to implement treatment plans?
- How do you handle difficult situations, such as a child who is resistant to treatment?