Speech & Language Pathologist (Pediatric)

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego is recruiting an outpatient Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to provide care to a varied pediatric caseload ages 0 through 12, with a primary focus on children from birth to age 5. The position joins a collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric care team and supports the organization’s Infant Mental Health and Early Intervention programs. The role is full-time and provides treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites to increase patients’ access to care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Current California state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, maintained throughout employment.
CPR certification.
Pediatric-specific experience.
Valid California driver’s license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required under California law, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel occasionally between sites and other locations.

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.
Diagnose children’s speech and language disorders and deficits based on patient needs, physician recommendations, and program guidelines and protocols.
Communicate evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to patients and/or their parents or caregivers.
Provide home program activities to support carryover into the home environment.
Engage patients and/or parents or caregivers in treatment sessions.
Provide individual treatment to assigned patients as appropriate and in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
Design appropriate and effective treatment plans and work within scope of practice.
Monitor progress toward treatment goals through periodic observations and assessments, and conduct re-evaluations when indicated.
Consult with physicians, allied health professionals, and other team members.
Participate in case conferencing and program planning meetings.
Facilitate training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents or caregivers when applicable.
Communicate regularly with Referral Specialist, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff.
Recommend and follow through with referrals to internal programs and outside agencies when appropriate.
Recommend infant/early childhood or mental health services when dyadic concerns arise.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in accordance with department standards and patient insurance requirements.
Provide treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites.