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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an ASHA-accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Current state Speech Therapist license.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA when applicable.
• Current CPR certification.
• Efficient problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and time-management skills.
• Keep the best interests of the client and family at the forefront of activities.
• Collaborative nature and allegiance to the organization’s mission, values, and vision.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, materials, and equipment used in pediatric speech therapy.
• Ability to evaluate a patient’s speech therapy needs and communicate those needs to the legal guardian and/or other appropriate parties involved in the patient’s care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of speech therapy principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of computer programs, including EMRs.
• Ability to perform light lifting and training-event setup, contribute to facility upkeep, and use computers and electronic devices.
• Reliable transportation or public transportation savvy, and willingness and ability to travel between job sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech, language, feeding, and swallowing services to pediatric patients ages 0–21 with developmental, neurological, and medical-based disorders.
• Plan and administer evaluations, treatment plans, consultations, screenings, and parent education.
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results, and provide skilled speech therapy in accordance with physician orders.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, parents, and other professionals to provide holistic care.
• Supervise SLPAs and Clinical Fellows in accordance with state requirements.
• Promote continuity of care after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, and recommending or providing assistive equipment and follow-up programs.
• Promptly and thoroughly document patient limitations, interventions, treatments, responses, progress, and discharge summaries; maintain accurate clinical and administrative records confidentially.
• Record treatment charges daily and complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Comply with applicable state Speech Therapy Practice Acts, codes, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations according to protocols.
• Maintain clean work and treatment areas, request needed supplies, and contribute to facility upkeep.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct, and effective working relationships with coworkers and other professionals.
• Keep regular clinic hours as approved by the Manager and direct patient scheduling matters through the front desk coordinator.
• Attend meetings as requested and perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel between job sites as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Competitive compensation
• Mentorship and professional growth opportunities