Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (45943)
About The Position
United Cerebral Palsy of Central AZ is looking for energetic full-time and part time pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) to provide speech therapy services. Are you passionate about children, enjoy working with a team of expert clinicians? Do you want to be a part of a mission driven company that does meaningful work in the community? Well look no further, UCP just may be the right place for you to call home! UCP of Central Arizona provides comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their families by providing physical and developmental support as well as educational growth, which is the foundation for independent living for “Life without Limits.” In our Therapy program, our team of pediatric Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists have expertise helping children with all disabilities and diagnoses that impact their quality of life. Our team also works with families who may just need a little extra help. Whether a child is picky when eating, walks late or is having difficulty with paying attention, our therapists can change a child’s frustration to motivation. Our therapy clinics have several specialized programs such as a Baby Clinic, Feeding Clinic, Early Intervention Therapy for Infants and Toddlers, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program, Robot Assisted Balance & Gait Training, L.I.F.E. Skills Group for pre-teens. Our therapy teams are experts in childhood and beyond. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A UCP SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST / SLP As a UCP Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you will not only treat children with cerebral palsy, but also help children with autism, sensory processing disorder, genetic disorders, in-utero substance exposure, pediatric feeding disorders, developmental delays and many other diagnoses that affect the ability of a child to live life without limits. SLPs with a specialty in Feeding or AAC will have opportunity to work within multiple service models. You will develop treatment plans to help children with childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, receptive disorders, resonance disorders and diagnosis specific speech disorders. You will evaluate language development and determine the best course of treatment. Your support team will help you obtain barium swallow and hearing test results as well as medical documentation needed for a comprehensive assessment. You assess children’s quarterly and adjust the plan of care accordingly. You keep detailed documentation regarding billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment, and discharge. Each week you meet with the team at a Team Meeting. You develop personalized home activities to empower families and help parents make informed decisions about care. When necessary, you refer families out to additional educational or medical services. At UCP, you can use your expertise to unlock the potential of the children we serve.
Requirements
- Current state speech and language pathologist license
- Certificate of clinical competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology
- Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Current CPR/First Aid
- Master's in speech-language pathology
- Experience with Microsoft Suite
- Must meet hour criteria and work for 6 months to be eligible for sign on bonus payout.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
- Experience with children with cerebral palsy, autism and developmental disabilities is preferred, but not necessarily required!
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Possess a positive and friendly attitude.
- Can manage your task and time well.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech therapy services to pediatric patients.
- Develop treatment plans to help children with various speech and language disorders.
- Evaluate language development and determine the best course of treatment.
- Assess children’s needs quarterly and adjust the plan of care accordingly.
- Keep detailed documentation regarding billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment, and discharge.
- Develop personalized home activities to empower families.
- Refer families out to additional educational or medical services when necessary.
- Work within multiple service models, especially with a specialty in Feeding or AAC.
- Collaborate with a team of expert clinicians.
- Mentor and provide professional support to lead site therapists.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus up to $1000
- Relocation assistance for up to $5000
- Employer paid health insurance
- Employer paid dental insurance
- Employer paid vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 100% match
- 10 days of paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Accrual of sick time
- License renewal allowance
- Liability insurance
- Short term disability
- Unemployment insurance
- Paid leave including jury duty
- Paid leave including bereavement
- Mentoring and professional support from lead site therapists
- Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PLSF)
- Competitive hourly wage ($72,000 and up)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
