SPEECH THERAPIST chez TOTALLY KIDS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Description

Do you want to work with amazing mentors and people who can help you build your knowledge and skillset? A company who takes pride in providing education and experiences that allow each team member to thrive in their role. A place that allows you room to grow with endless opportunities. Then Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital maybe the place for you!

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to enriching the health and quality of life of children with medical and developmental needs and who benefit from habilitation and rehabilitation services and the supportive use of technology. We are committed to meeting their medical, physical, developmental, social, psychological and spiritual needs through a blend of tenderness and expertise.

Job Summary:

The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing evidence-based speech, language, cognitive-communication, and feeding/swallowing interventions for infants, children, and young adults within the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Distinct Part Subacute, and Outpatient Programs.

The SLP collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, respiratory therapists, and case managers—to maximize communication abilities, swallowing safety, and overall participation in meaningful daily activities.

This position offers the opportunity to serve a diverse pediatric population, including those with complex medical conditions, neurological impairments, developmental delays, post-surgical needs, traumatic brain injuries, and technology-assisted communication needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and Treat: Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognition, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing abilities using standardized tools and clinical observation.
• Develop Plans of Care: Design and implement individualized treatment plans to address communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing goals tailored to each child’s medical condition and developmental level.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with physicians and the rehabilitation team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care and goal achievement.
• Family & Caregiver Education: Provide education and training to families, caregivers, and staff to facilitate carryover of therapy techniques and strategies in the home and community.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with Totally Kids policies and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission).
• AAC & Assistive Technology: Evaluate and implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and train patients, families, and staff in their effective use.
• Feeding & Swallowing: Perform bedside or clinical swallow evaluations, make diet recommendations, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure patient safety.
• Quality & Safety: Participate in performance improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development to support best practices and positive patient outcomes.

Make a Difference. Join Our Great Team!

• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Night and weekend differentials.
• Team-centered philosophy of care.

About Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

• Distinctive campus devoted 100% to children
• National leader in providing rehabilitation and habilitation programs with a family-centered emphasis
• Consistently awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission
• Trusted destination of choice for physicians and parents for more than 50 years.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current California Speech-Language Pathology license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
• Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Solid understanding of pediatric communication development, swallowing disorders, and evidence-based intervention strategies

Preferred:

• Minimum of one (1) year of pediatric SLP experience in an acute, rehabilitation, or hospital setting
• Experience with medically fragile, ventilator-dependent, or tracheostomy-assisted patients
• Proficiency with AAC evaluation and implementation
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) documentation systems

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient-centered, and family-focused
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Flexible and adaptive to changing clinical needs
• Committed to professional growth and continuous learning