Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Ally Pediatric Therapy•Surprise, AZ

3d•$78,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Are you a passionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) looking to make a difference in the lives of children? Ally Pediatric is looking for a dedicated SLP with the commitment to provide neurodiverse affirming care in a multi-disciplinary setting and mentor SLP graduate students. Ally Pediatric Speech Pathologists help children find their voice through autonomous communication, self-advocacy, and skills to build a self-determined quality of life. Our Responsive Feeding approach creates positive relationships with food and fosters long term success. We utilize an integrated approach by combining the expertise of Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) with the expertise of Board Certified Behavior Analysists (BCBAs) in a neurodiverse affirming practice. This cross-disciplinary approach allows us to achieve the best outcomes for our young clients and their families. This is not just a job to us, it's a calling. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Each day, we go home knowing that we have made a difference, and we continuously strive to build upon that success.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Valid state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist
Certificate of Clinical Competence from The American Speech Language and Hearing Association (minimum 1 year with CCCs)
Experience or interest in working with autistic children and other communication needs
Passionate about early intervention and serving children 16 months-12 years
Knowledge and pursuit of evidence-based therapy
Interest in evidenced-based feeding diagnosis and therapy techniques
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including strong written communication
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and a collaborative model

Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations and assessments to diagnose speech and language disorders in children
Develop individualized care plans to address communication and feeding goals
Implement evidence-based therapy techniques to improve speech, language, feeding skills
Collaborate with a team of professionals, including behavior analysts, to create comprehensive and individualized care plans
Provide one-on-one therapy sessions
Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed
Document therapy sessions and maintain accurate records
Mentor and host 1 graduate student intern per semester