Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide care to a varied pediatric caseload from 0 through 12 years old, with a primary focus on birth to 5-year-olds. This role is part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team supporting growing programs for Infant Mental Health and Early Intervention. The position is full-time and involves working within an integrated care team that is collaborative and dedicated to young patients.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
CPR Certification.
Current California State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required; license must be maintained for duration of employment.
Pediatric specific experience required.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
An acceptable driving record is also required.
California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.

Nice To Haves

C.C.C. (ASHA) in Speech Pathology preferred.
At least 2 years experience as a Speech & Language Pathologist preferred.
Experience in early intervention (0-3) preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients referred to speech & language therapy, as well as Early Intervention.
Performs evaluations and diagnoses speech and language disorders in children regarding speech and language deficits according to each patient’s needs, physician recommendations, and specific program guidelines/protocols.
Communicates with patient and/or parents/caregivers regarding evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals.
Provides home program activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure carryover to the home environment.
Engages patients and/or parents/caregivers in the treatment sessions.
Provides individual (1:1) treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
Designs an appropriate and effective treatment plan and works within scope of practice at all times.
Monitors progress of treatment goals through periodic observations and assessments.
Conducts re-evaluations when indicated.
Consults with Physician, allied health professionals, and other team members.
Participates in case conferencing meeting and in program planning meetings.
Facilitates training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents/caregivers when applicable.
Communicates regularly with Referral Specialist, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff.
Makes recommendations and follows through with referrals to internal programs, as well as outside agencies when appropriate.
Makes recommendations to infant/early childhood or mental health services when dyadic concerns arise.
Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with the department standards; in addition, documentation complies with the patient’s insurance requirements.
Provides treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites for increasing patients’ ability to access care.