Speech Language Pathologist- Ability Outpatient Clinic
About The Position
United Ability is an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with disabilities. We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist in the Ability Outpatient Clinic. In this role you will be responsible for responsible for providing evaluations and speech therapy for children with delays and/or communication needs to recover, develop or improve independent communication abilities so that children can reach their maximum independence. Employees at United Ability are here to serve others through the everyday fulfillment of its mission. Together, we accomplish significant goals for the advancement of United Ability.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence and Current License to practice Speech Language Therapy in the state of AL required.
- Previous experience as a pediatric SLP required
- Current License to practice Speech Language Therapy in the state of AL required
- Previous experience as a pediatric SLP required.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills, positive teamwork and customer focused service required.
- Working proficiency using Microsoft office suite required.
- Experience using an EMR/EHR for clinical documentation required.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence or working towards certificate required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Nice To Haves
- with a minimum of five years of practice as an SLP preferred.
- Previous experience in the evaluation, delivery, and treatment involving AAC.
- Knowledge of disability related issues and familiarity with specific disabilities desired.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates the child and establishes a treatment plan to serve the child’s needs implementing quality, individually designed treatment plans and activities.
- Reviews plan with parents, establishes visit frequency, discusses progress, planned discharge and next series to promote maximum independence outside of the clinic.
- Evaluates, recommends and integrates augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) into intervention to enhance communication and independence.
- Manages schedule efficiently including re-scheduling visits and proactively identifying opportunities to maximize appointments daily/weekly/monthly.
- Communicates appropriately with families regarding their child’s therapy, shares results of evaluations and progress towards goals.
- Provides resources, teaches and trains caregivers for follow through and to promote maximum independence.
- Works collaboratively with team members.
- Input all documentation into the system to meet HIPAA and other regulations and for billing purposes.
- Completes required and necessary documentation and paperwork for each child including but not limited to: evaluation reports, progress notes, and selection of appropriate insurance, coding to bill accurately as required for correct reimbursement.
- Maintains, submits and meets productivity expectations and reporting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 3 weeks paid vacation with additional paid sick time
- Subsidized childcare for eligible employees
- Life insurance, disability benefits, health and wellness programs
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Immediate app that allows you to draw your earned pay when you need it
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Job Type
Full-time
