Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

We are seeking individuals with or who are enrolled in a master’s degree, PhD, or pre-doctoral program in speech-language pathology, psychology, or related fields and who have experience administering the Preschool Language Scales Fifth Edition (PLS-5) to English or Spanish-speaking children.

Essential Job Functions:

Administration of in-person language evaluation of English-speaking or Spanish-speaking children enrolled in an NIH-funded study of cochlear implant outcomes.

Scoring of evaluations.

Individuals should have excellent communication skills, enabling clear and efficient communication with the research team regarding appointment scheduling and score submission.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Master’s or PhD candidates in Speech-Language Pathology, Psychology, or related fields. Licensure is not required.

Competence in the administration of the Preschool Language Scales to children who speak English or Spanish.

Fluency in English or bilingual in English & Spanish.

Basic computer skills.

Training in human subject protection and good clinical practice for clinical trials is preferred but not required.

Willingness to evaluate children at one or more of Lurie Children’s outpatient sites in Westchester, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, or Chicago.

Education

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Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org