Speech Language Pathologist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus)

DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC•Aurora, CO

20d•$76,839 - $91,246•Hybrid

About The Position

Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our community-based Early Intervention (EI) team. This role focuses on providing therapy services to young children (ages 0-36 months) and their families in their natural environments and through telehealth. The SLP will ensure compliance with EI guidelines, documentation standards, and funding requirements while delivering high-quality, family-centered care. The position offers a 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday) with a balanced caseload averaging 5 to 7 client visits per day, allowing for quality care and collaboration within a local territory including Parker, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, and Aurora.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate from an accredited therapy program.
Must reside in Colorado.
Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twisting of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (or approved alternative).
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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

Deliver early intervention speech-language therapy services to children ages 0 to 36 months with speech, communication, language, hearing, and voice delays or disorders, helping them achieve key developmental milestones.
Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) using a coaching, play-based, and consultation-based approach.
Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance, including assessment reports, billing, Medicaid requirements, and coordination with community partners.
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.
Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures.
Submit billing and supporting documentation timely.
Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service, and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required.
Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams, and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services.
Attend and participate in IFSP and care coordination meetings; schedule and facilitate meetings as needed.
Maintain EI Provider and billing portal.
Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in the provision of services.
Assist in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines.
May be asked to participate in the supervision of Clinical Fellow Year through CFY Program.
Perform certain job duties regarding billing and evaluations with supervisor review & approval.