Speech Language Pathologist - Contract/1099
About The Position
Blackbird Health is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist Contract Evaluator to provide evidence-based diagnostic assessments of children's developmental and communication needs. The role works in a hybrid model, with two days per week on-site at the Philadelphia Metro location and remote telehealth flexibility. The evaluator collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to inform individualized care plans. This is an evaluation-only role: it does not include ongoing therapy, treatment sessions, or treatment caseload management. The expected workload is at least six comprehensive speech and language evaluations per week. Each evaluation includes a 90-minute direct clinical session and approximately 30 minutes of documentation, reports, and care recommendations; documentation time is considered clinical time and is compensated at the standard hourly rate. The role also includes a weekly team meeting of approximately 60 minutes. The clinical schedule focuses on weekday evaluations after 3:00 PM EST and/or weekend evaluations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
- Valid Pennsylvania state license in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- At least two years of experience providing speech and language services in a pediatric or multidisciplinary setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and related technology.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continued professional development.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Flexibility and initiative to adapt in a dynamic, innovative startup environment.
- Receptiveness to clinical feedback and commitment to professional growth.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with telehealth or virtual evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Complete at least six comprehensive speech and language evaluations per week, with 90-minute direct clinical service sessions.
- Complete clinical documentation, evaluation reports, and care recommendations accurately and promptly.
- Provide diagnostic testing and make appropriate recommendations and referrals for therapy goals and services based on evaluation results.
- Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) to support comprehensive, whole-child care.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to contribute clinical and administrative insights.
- Maintain a clinical schedule focused on weekday evaluations after 3:00 PM EST and/or weekend evaluations.
