Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric

Position Title:

Speech Language Pathologist -

Pediatric Department:

Pediatric Rehab Services Job Description:

General Summary Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in evaluating, diagnosing, and developing individualized treatment plans for complex speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Interprets complex provider referrals and evaluates patients with advanced or multifaceted speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Makes preliminary diagnoses and formulates individualized treatment plans, including regular assessment of progress. Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices. Educates patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, and strategies for home management. Coordinates collaboration with other healthcare professionals as needed to provide comprehensive care. Actively participates in departmental meetings and demonstrates engagement in service line rounds, journal clubs, or discharge planning. Serves as a preceptor and mentor to new team member as needed. Supports educational initiatives within the enterprise, department, and student programming, including but not limited to training opportunities, presentations, student project development, and serving as a secondary Clinical Educator in the absence of the primary Clinical Educator. General Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirements Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates. Experience Requirements At least 3 years of experience. License/Certification/Registration Requirements Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Certificate of Clinical Competence. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Advanced knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan. Synthesizes information from multiple sources, recognizing patterns and clinical complexities. Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs. Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient's best interest. Advanced written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic. Demonstrates autonomy and effective teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility. Advanced proficiency in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms). Champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities. Applies clinical knowledge and skills autonomously across multiple areas of practice, consistently demonstrating efficiency, adaptability, and sound clinical judgment in diverse healthcare settings. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

PTO, 401

(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.