Clinical Fellowship Speech Language Pathologist

RISE INC FAMILY • Nampa, ID

20h • $0 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist (CF-SLP) position is designed to provide a supportive environment for a Speech-Language Pathologist completing their American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Clinical Fellowship (CF) while developing the clinical skills necessary for independent practice. The CF-SLP will provide evaluation and evidence-based speech-language therapy services to individuals from infancy through adulthood under the supervision of an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist. The Clinical Fellow will collaborate with participants, families, physicians, educators, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, family-centered care while receiving structured mentorship and professional development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• Eligibility to begin the ASHA Clinical Fellowship
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pediatric clinical experience through graduate externships.
• Experience working with children and families in clinical, educational, or community settings.
• Interest in early intervention, pediatric speech-language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, AAC, feeding/swallowing, or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations using standardized and informal assessment tools.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable, functional goals based on evaluation findings and participant needs.
• Complete thorough evaluation reports documenting medical necessity, functional limitations, baseline abilities, treatment recommendations, and anticipated outcomes prior to initiating therapy services.
• Obtain signed physician orders and plans of care as required by payer and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy services that support communication, feeding and swallowing (when appropriate), cognitive-linguistic, and related functional skills.
• Deliver individualized therapy sessions while collecting objective performance data, monitoring participant progress, and modifying treatment plans and goals as clinically indicated.
• Educate participants, families, and caregivers regarding evaluation findings, treatment recommendations, home programming, and progress toward established goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, educators, therapists, and other community providers to coordinate participant care.
• Maintain availability to provide direct participant care during scheduled working hours and collaborate with scheduling staff to accommodate same-day scheduling adjustments, cancellations, and appointment openings to maximize participant access to care and efficient use of scheduled treatment time.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, re-evaluations, discharge summaries, and other required records in accordance with ASHA guidance, Idaho Medicaid, payer, state, federal, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and program planning.
• Maintain professional competence through seeking supervision/consultation when appropriate, continuing education and adherence to evidence-based practice.
• Comply with all HIPAA, Idaho licensure requirements, ASHA standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of participants and the organization.

Benefits

• Direct supervision from an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist who meets ASHA mentorship requirements.
• Structured mentorship and regular feedback throughout the Clinical Fellowship.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education.
• Support in successfully completing the ASHA Clinical Fellowship and obtaining the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level