Speech Language Pathologist

Columbia Pediatric Therapy•Vancouver, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a growing pediatric private practice looking for a Speech Language Pathologist that is able to work independently. We have an excellent presence in the community and would love an SLP that is able to provide the highest quality services with confidence. With 2 clinic locations, this position is set to be at our Vancouver office. About our practice: We are a fun team of SLPs and OTs that love to work with kids! About half of the caseload is 0-5 early intervention and the other half is over 5 years old. We accept most insurances and private pay. We are looking for a candidate that is: joyful, hard-working, compassionate, has excellent written and expressive communication skills, positive, creative thinker, shares constructive ideas and feedback, contributes to the team, and really wants to improve the lives of those around them. Our work here is very meaningful as we connect with those we help. We value continuing education and learning. Staff enjoy the flexibility of our schedules and learning from each other. If you're interested in specialty training, we have several SLPs that have niche services offered and are open to mentoring peers. Check out our website to learn more! Most patients will be in-clinic, some will be teletherapy. Full time or part time available. We try to work with staff on what schedule would best meet their ideal scene. Our Clinical Manager talks with staff often about how their caseload is going. Each therapy department meets to review case studies and provide support and additional training. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, we would like to be sure it is a good fit.

Requirements

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate student's speech.
Skill communicating verbally and in writing with students, faculty members, and parents so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.
Master's degree (Required)

Nice To Haves

Able to work independently
Joyful
Hard-working
Compassionate
Excellent written and expressive communication skills
Positive
Creative thinker
Shares constructive ideas and feedback
Contributes to the team
Wants to improve the lives of those around them

Responsibilities

Evaluates the needs of children with speech or language disorders and provides written and verbal assessment results to the families.
Meets with students weekly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of child's progress.
Implements Plan of Care and provides weekly therapy sessions to child.
Reports progress to parents and meets with them regularly.
Suggests activities parents can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's speech therapy program.
Attempts to add to their understanding of the program and answers questions and addresses concerns they may have about it.
Conducts Re-evaluations on a annual basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
Talks with patients to determine their feelings about the program and their progress or any frustrations they may feel about therapy.
Keeps current with professional literature and attends continuing on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.
Reports directly to the Clinical Manager.
Completes all documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with clinic policies.