Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc•Norco, CA

7d•$104,000 - $124,800•Onsite

About The Position

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is hiring a licensed Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for its multidisciplinary outpatient private practice, which provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a clinical setting and on a ranch, including hippotherapy as part of comprehensive, evidence-based care. The role provides one-to-one, family-centered care and collaborates with families, physicians, and colleagues across disciplines to help children achieve functional goals and improve quality of life. The practice has locations in Norco and Corona and describes itself as growing and fast-paced, with support, training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional development. The Speech-Language Pathologist assesses patients and interprets evaluations and test results; determines and carries out treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription; and helps patients achieve treatment goals using appropriate therapeutic devices and strategies. The role includes care documentation, discharge planning, participation in patient care conferences and IEP teams as needed, maintaining confidentiality and a safe environment, staying current in the profession, supporting staff development, and complying with applicable legal and professional requirements.

Requirements

Possess a valid Speech-Language Pathologist license.
Have a clear Livescan.
Have a TB test.
Have a CPR Healthcare Provider Card.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility.
Strong team-player skills.
Desire to continue growing as a professional.
Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift, and move intermittently during a shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push or pull wheeled equipment weighing over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and interpret evaluations and test results.
Determine speech therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription, and carry out plans that support functional improvement.
Help patients accomplish treatment-plan goals and use therapeutic devices and strategies effectively.
Complete discharge planning in consultation with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contribute to patient care conferences.
Document patient care in patient and department records according to the law.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect clinic operations.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control procedures and protocols.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
Develop speech therapy staff by sharing information and developing and conducting in-service training programs.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements; advise management on needed actions.
Contribute to the team by completing related duties as needed.
Participate effectively as a member of the IEP team and provide services as part of a comprehensive education plan in accordance with the written IEP, as needed.
Collaborate with families and professionals across therapy disciplines to support children and their functional goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with a 4% match.
Student loan contributions.
Accruing paid time off.
Six paid holidays.
Paid sick days.
Productivity bonus structure.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Weekly meetings with a supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
In-house opportunities for growth and development, with collaboration across the team.
Casual Fridays.
Company events.
One-to-one patient care and connection with families.
Events with Friends of Leaps & Bounds, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports patients.