Information for Speech-Language Pathologists and Students

Join Our Team

cochlear-implant At Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, we are proud to be the largest and one of the most respected pediatric speech pathology programs in the nation. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of children with communication disorders and in children with feeding or swallowing disorders.

If you have a passion for pediatric speech pathology and want to work in an exceptional practice environment, we invite you to consider a position in the Division of Speech Pathology at Cincinnati Children's.

Why work in the Division of Speech Pathology at Cincinnati Children’s?

We have many specialty teams and a mentoring program for continuous learning.
We encourage staff to specialize in their areas of interest. They only see patients with disorders in their areas of interest and expertise.
As an ASHA CEU provider in a teaching hospital, there are many opportunities for continuing education.
We use the latest procedures and evidence-based practice as determined by our specialty teams.
We have the most current equipment and technology, including computerized workflow and documentation and a server for therapy CDs.
We allow parents and guardians to observe treatment through our video monitoring system. There is also the option to record the session for later viewing.
We are dedicated to providing high quality services in everything we do, from initial scheduling to the provision of clinical services.
We have many opportunities for innovation, creativity and programmatic leadership.
We have a very positive work environment where staff work collaboratively and support each other.
We have fun!

A Rewarding Career

We offer a varied caseload and the ability to specialize in areas of interest and strength.
We use the most advanced technology and have state-of-the-art equipment, software and facilities.
We invest in the professional development of our staff through a very active continuing education program, specialty teams and mentoring opportunities.
Through our clinical advancement program, we offer the opportunity for clinical speech pathologists who demonstrate leadership skills and advanced clinical knowledge to grow professionally throughout their careers.
Our staff are offered flexibility in their schedules and they enjoy generous benefits, including tuition reimbursement.
We have a very positive and supportive work environment.
Finally, we offer the excitement of an organization that strives to be the best pediatric speech pathology program in the world!

A Great Place to Work

Cincinnati Children’s is a highly respected tertiary care center that provides services for complex patients from around the country and the world. We are proud of the following facts:

Named the 3rd Best Pediatric Hospital by US News & World Report in 2008
Ranked top 5 Children’s Hospitals in the country by Child magazine
Recipient of the American Hospital Association McKesson Quest for Quality Prize in 2006
Research program ranked 2nd among all pediatric centers receiving research grants from NIH
Voted Among the "Best Places to Work" in Greater Cincinnati and Ohio

Join our Team

We hire well qualified speech-language pathologists who demonstrate the following characteristics:

Patient and family focused
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to get along well with others
Strong team player and team contributor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Dedication to the profession and commitment to a position
Ability to contribute to our vision to be the best speech pathology program in the world

We are dedicated to providing exceptional services to children and their families. We are passionate about taking care of children today and seeking new and better ways to care for them in the future.

Staff Qualifications and Career Opportunities

Speech pathology staff members have either a master's degree or PhD in speech-language pathology, a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a license from the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology of the state of Ohio. All staff members specialize in pediatrics, and many staff members have particular expertise in one or more of the specialty areas.

If you have the characteristics that we seek and you share our passion for quality pediatric services, we invite you to join us in our vision to become the leader in pursuing the best possible care for the children we serve.

We are always accepting employment applications from qualified speech therapists. To learn more, contact Ann Kummer, PhD, Senior Clinical Director, by sending your resume directly to ann.kummer@cchmc.org or you may apply online.