CFY - Speech Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellowship)
About The Position
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is hiring a Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist to join its Speech Therapy team at a growing multidisciplinary outpatient private practice. The practice provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a traditional clinical setting and on a ranch, where hippotherapy may be incorporated into comprehensive evidence-based care. The role provides 1:1 patient care and connects with patients’ families through family-centered treatment focused on functional goals and needs. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses patients and interprets evaluations and test results, determines treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription, and carries out plans intended to support functional improvement across the lifespan. The role works collaboratively with other disciplines and may participate as a member of an IEP team, providing services in accordance with the written IEP. The employer describes opportunities for training, continuing education, professional growth, and collaboration. Weekday availability must extend until 7 p.m.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) credential.
- Provide a clear Livescan.
- Provide a TB test.
- Hold a CPR Healthcare Provider Card.
- Availability must include weekdays until 7 p.m.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility.
- Be a strong team player.
- Desire to continue to grow as a professional.
- Ability to regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift, and move intermittently during a shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push or pull wheeled equipment over 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent family-centered patient care that supports the functional goals and needs of patients and their families.
- Assess patients and interpret evaluations and test results; determine speech therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
- Help patients accomplish treatment-plan goals and use therapeutic devices and strategies effectively.
- Complete discharge planning in consultation with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare workers, and contribute to patient care conferences.
- Document patient care in patient and department records in accordance with the law.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and protect confidential information.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment and follow infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
- Develop speech therapy staff by providing information and developing and conducting in-service training programs.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Contribute to the team by completing related duties as needed.
- Participate effectively as a member of the IEP team and provide services as part of a comprehensive education plan in accordance with the written IEP, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with a 4% match
- Student loan contributions
- Accruing PTO
- Six paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Productivity bonus structure
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Weekly meetings with a supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration
- In-house opportunities for growth and development
- Casual Fridays
- Company events
- Rewarding 1:1 patient care and connection with families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
