Clinical Fellow – Early Intervention (EI)

Why choose Sunrise Therapy for your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

• Sunrise Therapy offers the highest level of clinical support with consistent mentoring throughout the entire experience
• Our mentors are dedicated to providing meaningful feedback and support that fosters your confidence as you transition into an independent provider of speech therapy
• Mentors are available when you need them, via phone, e-mail, and virtual or in-person meetings to answer any of your questions or concerns
• Individualized supervision style! Your mentor will work with you to determine how you prefer to receive supervision and feedback – written, verbal, or both
• Opportunities to shadow therapists from various disciplines (SLP, PT, OT)

Job Highlights:

• Homes and daycares (ages Birth -3)
• Full time (W2)
• Get mentored by experienced and supportive Clinical Directors and CF Supervisors
• Shadowing opportunities with speech language pathologists (SLP), occupational therapist (OT), physical therapists (PT), and Early Childhood Educators (ECE)
• Positive work environment with an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance
• Access to a wealth of resources, training, and support systems to help you do your job better and more efficiently
• Highest level of clinical support with consistent mentoring and clinical meetings with designated Clinical Fellowship Supervisor, Clinical Director, and Lead Therapist
• Free trainings to help you understand your role as a parent coach in early intervention in both family and school-based services
• Reimbursement of up to $300 for any continuing education you complete that is applicable to early intervention

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a comprehensive service and support plan including individualized family support plan (IFSP) goals for children ages 0-3
• Adhere to frequency, duration and appropriate treatment guidelines as indicated in the child’s IFSP
• Provide comprehensive treatment to infants and toddlers utilizing bagless therapy and coaching to promote developmental growth in natural environments
• Document children’s progress on session notes and during quarterly/annual meetings, as dictated by county and state guidelines as well as barriers to treatment sessions
• Modify treatment goals as indicated, on appropriate forms and in a timely manner.
• Document plans and information needed for team meetings.
• Attend and participate in meetings as indicated by state and local program requirements
• Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, patients and patient families image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner
• Complete all agency and state mandated trainings
• Complete all agency and state mandated documentation
• Maintain records of clinical hours acquired each week during each portion of the CFY as indicated by ASHA

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited university with an MA, or M.S. in communication disorders that is recognized by ASHA.
• Experience in Early Intervention preferred.

Physical Demands:
Employee should be able to transfer clients, lift weights, transport clients and perform treatment on floors, schools, home, and playgrounds as needed to incorporate the child’s natural learning environment. Employee should be knowledgeable in and exercise good body mechanics during client’s treatment.

Sunrise Therapy provides quality therapy for children with developmental needs. We empower parents and therapists with support, knowledge, and resources. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Sunrise is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road