Speech Language Pathologist

DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Are you a passionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who thrives in community-based work and loves helping children reach their full potential? Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking an SLP in our Early Intervention (EI) department, who will provide therapy services in children’s natural environments or via telehealth. This role will be responsible for adhering to the EI guidelines, documentation, and funding requirements. This role will also collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children on their caseload. This is a community-based role, averaging 5-6 client visits per day, 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday. The focus is on building relationships and providing developmental support. The position primarily serves Douglas County—one day each in Parker, Castle Pines, and Castle Rock, with occasional visits to Aurora. You’ll need to hold (or be willing to obtain) Colorado SLP licensure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program
Two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field
Specialty certification (ASHA)
Active DORA licensure in Colorado
Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices, and procedures
Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twists of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Medicaid and private insurance billing
Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention
Prefer additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment
Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Responsibilities

Use the Primary Service Provider Model to team with other therapeutic disciplines, service coordinators, and caregivers to develop and implement functional goals and strategies to enhance the child’s development
Support categorical assessments and initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development for children who are categorically eligible for Early Intervention services
Adhere to Medicaid regulations when this is a funding source (i.e. EVV)
Help families determine priorities for service
Perform standardized or play-based assessments and complete all required documentation of child’s progress toward IFSP goals
Perform consultative visits either alone or consultation with other team members, as appropriate
Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures
Submit billing and supporting documentation timely
Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams, and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services
Provide skilled speech therapy services/interventions to children age 0-36 months with speech/communication, language, hearing, voice, and feeding/swallowing deficits
May be asked to participate in the supervision of clinical fellowship year (CFY) through CFY Program
Speech Language Pathologists can earn credentialing on the job. As a result, there are certain job duties regarding billing and evaluations that Speech Language Pathologists must perform with supervisor review & approval