Speech Language Pathologist

Sevita • East Greenwich, RI

6d

About The Position

Small steps, a part of the Sevita family, is a speech, feeding, and pediatric occupational therapy clinic. We are a team of supportive, creative clinicians who desire to help others through a variety of therapy and treatment approaches. All children who experience speech, language, feeding, and sensory challenges deserve to thrive, and we are determined to deliver the best possible care to achieve families’ desired results. Our team specializes in providing evaluation and treatment for feeding difficulties related to a variety of factors including medical, psychosocial, sensory, and skill-based needs. We are also leaders in providing orofacial myology evaluation and treatment as well as pre and post frenectomy care.
Infant Feeding Specialist SLP

Do you have experience in Speech Therapy and are looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? In the Speech-Language Pathologist role, bring your commitment and clinical skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology.
• One year’s experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach.

Responsibilities

• Direct and administer speech therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with functional disabilities of speech, language, voice, and swallowing.
• Review medical records, test and evaluate individuals served, develop treatment plans, and administer therapy.
• Provide effective evaluations, documentation, and communication of medical information.
• Assess speech and language skills, development, articulation ability, and voice and fluency disorders of patients assigned.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient therapy plans, coordinating therapy modifications to the individual’s plan of care with the Director of Clinical Services and the individual’s physician.
• Identify and develop intervention strategies; routinely review pertinent medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential for each individual served.
• Instruct individuals served, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each individual.
• Ensure effective coordination of home care services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the individual’s physician, Director of Clinical Services, and other caregivers.
• Review and document comprehensive evaluation reports to summarize tests utilized, results of test(s), and diagnosis of speech/hearing disorders.
• Report and record assessments, evaluations, therapy interventions, and patient changes according to physician orders and the Mentor Network’s policies.
• Investigate and take appropriate actions on all concerns and/or complaints.
• Maintain appropriate HIPPA compliance and a safe patient environment.

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level