Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient Pediatrics
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a child you worked with who made real progress. What made the difference?
What they are checking: Whether they can reflect on what works in pediatric therapy and repeat it.
This role rotates between Hickory Hills locations and requires at least two evenings a week. How does that work for you?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably meet the schedule and travel the role needs.
How do you keep up with documentation on a full caseload of children?
What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep notes timely and accurate with many patients.
What would you do
A child refuses to participate and has a meltdown in the session. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt, build rapport and still get useful work done with a dysregulated child.
Parents are frustrated that their child isn't improving as fast as they hoped. How do you talk with them?
What they are checking: Whether they can be honest about progress while staying supportive and adjusting the plan.
About the work
Walk me through a speech and language evaluation for a three-year-old whose parents are worried about late talking.
What they are checking: Whether they can pick the right assessments and play-based methods for a young child.
How do you evaluate and treat a child with feeding or swallowing difficulties in an outpatient setting?
What they are checking: Whether they have pediatric feeding and swallowing skills, which the posting includes.
How do you involve parents so therapy continues at home between sessions?
What they are checking: Whether they coach parents effectively, since progress depends on practice outside the clinic.
How do you set goals and measure progress in a way that insurance and parents both understand?
What they are checking: Whether they write measurable goals that justify ongoing therapy and show families real progress.
When would you refer a child to another specialist, like audiology or a developmental pediatrician?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize signs that point to broader concerns needing other professionals.
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