Speech & Language Pathologist (Pediatric)
About The Position
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is recruiting an outpatient pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to provide care to children ages 0 through 12, with a primary focus on children ages birth through 5. The position joins a collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric care team and supports the organization’s Infant Mental Health and Early Intervention programs. The role provides evaluations, diagnoses, and individual treatment, while coordinating with families, physicians, allied health professionals, and internal and external services. Care may be provided at different FHCSD clinic sites to improve patient access. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved patients. This position is regular full-time employment.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Current California state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, maintained throughout employment.
- Pediatric-specific experience.
- CPR certification.
- Valid California driver's license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required under California law, and an acceptable driving record; occasional travel between sites and other locations is required.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) from ASHA in Speech Pathology.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Speech & Language Pathologist.
- Experience in Early Intervention (ages 0–3).
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients referred to speech and language therapy and Early Intervention.
- Evaluate and diagnose speech and language disorders in children according to patient needs, physician recommendations, and program guidelines and protocols.
- Communicate evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to patients and parents or caregivers, and provide home program activities to support carryover.
- Engage patients and parents or caregivers in treatment sessions.
- Provide individual treatment as appropriate, design effective treatment plans within scope of practice, monitor progress, and conduct re-evaluations when indicated.
- Consult with physicians, allied health professionals, and other team members; participate in case conferences and program-planning meetings.
- Facilitate training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents or caregivers when applicable.
- Communicate with referral, case management, care coordination, and scheduling staff.
- Recommend and follow through on referrals to internal programs and outside agencies, including infant, early childhood, or mental health services when dyadic concerns arise.
- Complete required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and promptly in accordance with department standards and insurance requirements.
- Provide treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites to increase patient access to care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and life insurance.
- Employee discounts and wellness programs.
- $1,000 CME reimbursement and 24 hours of CME time off.
- MedBridge account with unlimited access to virtual CME training.
- License renewal fee reimbursement.
- Possibility of loan forgiveness eligibility.
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Job Type
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