Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist- Oklahoma Children's Hospital

Position Title: Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist- Oklahoma Children's Hospital Department: Pediatric Rehab Services Job Description: General Description: Under direct supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist, will evaluate, diagnose and recommend a treatment plan for communication disorders of speech and language. 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. Upon physician referral, performs evaluations of speech, hearing and swallowing difficulties, makes a preliminary diagnosis and develops treatment plans Determines the need for individual or group therapy on each client Documents client’s progress General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology required. Experience: None. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Licensed to practice as a Clinical Fellow by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology must be obtained within 2 years of first application for a license as a clinical fellow. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the normal development of speech, language and hearing. Ability to perform diagnostic tests for communication disorders and formulates a treatment plan. Must be able to interact in a patient, encouraging manner with clients to understand their communication needs and assist them in achieving the program goals specific to them. Good interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers and clients. Must be able to display patience when client’s frustration level is high. 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.