Salary is $61,000 to $65,000 per year (based on experience) - plus insurance and time off benefits

We are looking for a passionate, innovative, and dynamic Pediatric Speech Therapist to join our Early Intervention Assessment Team (EIAT). The Pediatric Speech Therapist works with a team of experienced evaluators conducting multi-disciplinary developmental evaluations for children aged birth to three for the purpose of determining program eligibility. Easterseals Florida is seeking an individual who is able to develop positive relationships with children and families and is willing to coach and share their knowledge and skills with the families and other professionals. The team travels to services the Palm Beach County area, providing services in the client's homes (currently using hybrid approach between traveling to client and telemedicine). Bilingual Spanish speaker is a preferred.

What We Offer:

• Professional Training Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 403B Savings Plan
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

A Snapshot of What You Will Be Doing:

• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team and complete appropriate developmental evaluations for children ages birth to 3 yrs. old who are referred by the Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency and determine eligibility for the program following the eligibility criteria established in the Early Steps Program Plan and Operations Guide (PHOG) or the programs within the Healthy Beginnings System of Care.
• Participate as a member of the Individual Family support Plan (IFSP) Team for each child deemed eligible in their multi-disciplinary evaluation and make recommendations of specific early intervention services necessary to meet the unique needs of the infant or toddler and the family. This includes the determining the frequency, intensity, and duration of services needed for the child to reach the outcomes.
• Suggest learning strategies to support the care giver/child interactions.
• Submit all completed evaluation documents and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Complete documentation utilizing Health Beginnings System.
• Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with families, co-workers, and referral sources.
• Comply with privacy laws and requirements under HIPAA regulations.
• Ensure that client rights are protected.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree and one to two years related experience and or training
• Current Florida Professional License (Speech Language Pathologist)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Florida Medicaid Provider Number (Therapy and/or Early Intervention)
• NPI Number
• Confirmation of Enrollment in CMS Provider Management System
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.