Craniofacial Speech Therapist

Job Description

Monday-Friday, daytime hours

About the Role

In this highly specialized pediatric role, you'll provide advanced assessment and treatment for children with craniofacial conditions, including cleft lip/palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction, resonance disorders, feeding challenges, and complex communication needs. Your work will directly support our growing Craniofacial Program and multidisciplinary clinics.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive communication and/or feeding assessments, including specialized evaluations for craniofacial and resonance disorders.
• Gather and analyze medical, developmental, and caregiver information to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based intervention to advance expressive/receptive language, speech sound development, resonance, feeding, and swallowing skills.
• Collaborate closely with caregivers, plastic surgery, ENT, radiology, and multidisciplinary team members to create coordinated, outcomes-focused care plans.
• For designated team members, perform specialized procedures such as:
• Clinical feeding assessments
• Oral Pharyngeal Motility Studies (OPMs)
  in partnership with Radiology
• Flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy
  with Plastic Surgery/ENT
• Utilize an Episodes of Care model, continually reassessing progress and adjusting goals.
• Provide caregiver coaching, education, and home programming to reinforce therapy gains.
• Document thoroughly and professionally to support quality care and accurate billing.
• Participate in craniofacial team meetings, quality improvement efforts, new program development, and multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Mentor students, support new staff onboarding, and contribute to a culture of lifelong learning.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a
  growing, highly respected craniofacial specialty program
  .
• Work alongside expert clinicians and surgical partners who value your expertise.
• Participate in unique clinical experiences and advanced procedures not offered in many settings.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive work environment focused on quality care and professional development.
• Make a genuine difference for children and families navigating complex medical journeys.

Education Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience working with pediatric patients or a pediatric clinical internship preferred
• If working with the craniofacial population, completion of a clinical fellowship year within the area of craniofacial anomalies and disorders or at least 5 years clinical experience with up to date evidence based practice within the context of craniofacial speech and language disorders is required

Skills And Abilities

• Requires the ability to communicate effective, both verbally and in writing
• Requires basic computer skills
• Requires the ability to organize responsibilities and manage time wisely
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a team setting

Licenses and Certifications

• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required
• Current and valid Nebraska State License in Speech Language Pathology; a temporary license is acceptable if candidate is still within their clinical fellowship year required
• Current and valid Certification of Clinical Competency from American Speech-Language Association (ASHA Required
• Would consider candidate completing Clinical Fellowship Year; Certification of Clinical Competency within 1 Year Required
• If working with craniofacial disorders, Membership with American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) and/or ASHA SIG related to Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Disorders. Required

Children's is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.