Speech & Language Pathologist Outpatient Rehab (Pediatric)

Job description

Overview
Pediatric Feeding Speech-Language Pathologist
Outpatient Rehabilitation | Clayton, NC
Help Children Thrive Through Expert Feeding and Swallowing Care
WakeMed Outpatient Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Feeding Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. In this role, you will provide specialized evaluation and treatment services for children with feeding, swallowing, speech, and language challenges. You will work closely with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to help children achieve meaningful progress and improve their quality of life.
What You'll Do
• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with feeding, swallowing (dysphagia), speech, and language disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's unique needs and goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Educate and collaborate with families to support carryover of skills at home.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate treatment outcomes and recommendations with families, healthcare providers, and team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team collaboration.
• Provide age-appropriate, family-centered care that supports the developmental needs of pediatric patients.
• Assist with coverage across the WakeMed Rehabilitation continuum as needed.

Who You Are
• Passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential.
• Experienced or highly interested in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
• Skilled in building trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Collaborative and eager to work within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to clinical excellence.

Why Join WakeMed?
• Opportunity to specialize in pediatric feeding therapy.
• Collaborative, patient-focused rehabilitation team.
• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work helping children and families achieve life-changing outcomes.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist And Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Required
Education
Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Required
Experience
2 Years Clinical - Speech/Language Pathology Preferred. Pediatric feeding experience preferred.