Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Independent Contractor

Compassionate ABA & Therapeutic Services•Springfield, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Compassionate ABA & Therapeutic Services (CABATS) is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Independent Contractor to join our growing multidisciplinary team at our Springfield, Virginia clinic. This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who values clinical independence, schedule flexibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful work with children and individuals with developmental needs. As our Springfield location continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to help shape our Speech Therapy program while working alongside ABA, Occupational Therapy, and other developmental services. At CABATS, we believe therapy works best when providers collaborate rather than operate in silos. Our Springfield clinic provides a supportive environment where Speech, ABA, OT, and developmental services can work together to address the whole client. This opportunity offers a flexible contractor schedule, the opportunity to build a caseload that fits your availability, and professional growth in a growing Springfield clinic. You will receive administrative support with scheduling and client coordination, work in a collaborative ABA, OT, and Speech environment, and have the opportunity to supervise and mentor SLPAs as appropriate. The role is supported by established clinical and operational leadership, offers a diverse pediatric and developmental caseload, and utilizes a modern clinic environment with therapy and movement spaces. There is also an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our Speech program.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Current Virginia SLP license or eligibility to obtain one.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred/required as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
Pediatric or developmental-disability experience strongly preferred.
Experience with autism, AAC, language disorders, and social communication is highly valued.
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining independent clinical judgment.
Experience supervising SLPAs is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Proactive, dependable, warm with families, clinically confident, and excited about helping grow a program.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations.
Develop individualized, functional treatment plans.
Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy.
Address receptive/expressive language, functional communication, articulation, social/pragmatic communication, AAC, and other clinically appropriate areas.
Complete progress reports, reassessments, and required clinical documentation.
Collaborate with caregivers to support skill generalization.
Coordinate care with BCBAs, OTs, physicians, schools, and other providers when appropriate.
Provide clinical guidance and supervision to assigned SLPAs when applicable.
Maintain documentation in accordance with professional, payer, and company requirements.
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration while maintaining appropriate SLP scope of practice.
Maintain professional and ethical standards consistent with ASHA and applicable Virginia requirements.