Speech Therapist- Developmental Peds

University of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

3d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Serves as a professional speech-language pathologist conducting assessments and evaluations for children and running specialty clinics within the center and/or community. The position works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess development across domains, interpret results, maintain appropriate records, and help develop developmental outcomes and strategies. The therapist also provides training and support to families and professionals and mentors speech and language interns.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology.
• Active Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license in accordance with Section 468, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 64B20, F.A.C.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with children.
• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university or college.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCCSLP) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Knowledge and skill in administering, analyzing, interpreting, and explaining evaluation and assessment results to peers, other professionals, and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental evaluations and assessments across cognitive, self-help/adaptive, fine and gross motor, communication, and social-emotional domains as part of a multidisciplinary team, using standardized tools, curriculum-based assessments, and naturalistic observations.
• Interpret evaluation and assessment results and maintain appropriate records.
• Provide trainings and support groups to families.
• Provide training to staff, school personnel, therapists, and professional organizations.
• Provide mentorship and training to speech and language interns.
• Run specialty clinics within the center and/or community.
• Participate with the multidisciplinary team in developing appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies.
• Serve as a coach and technical liaison with the team.
• Participate as needed in developing, communicating, and monitoring developmental outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time