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Speech Pathologist

Cook Children's Health Care System
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
801 7th Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 30, 2025
Location: Fort Worth Rehabilitation Center Department: Rehab-South Ft. Worth Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: The staff speech pathologistswill have the education, knowledge and skill to provide out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with: feeding and swallowing disorders, articulation, voice, resonance, and fluency, and receptive/expressive language disorders. Also includes aural rehabilitation/auditory verbal therapy forhearing loss or cochlear implant, and evaluation for augmentative communication devices. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Children's Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies. Qualifications: Master's degree in speech/language pathology, communication disorders, or related At least 2 years of pediatric feeding/swallowing experience in an acute pediatric hospital is preferred. BLS certification within 30 days of employment required. State license or eligible for state licensure. Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology, or eligible for application upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year and must be obtained within 12 months of hire to maintain employment at Cook. About Us: Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.