What are the responsibilities and job description for the SLP - Speech Language Pathologist position at Abington Speech Pathology Services?
Full-time SLP or SLP/CF- Phila, PA 19148
SLP needed for Philadelphia charter school in South Philadelphia- Full time K-8th Caseload competitive hourly rate and reimbursement for both direct and indirect services.
$54-$58 hourly rate range
A Speech-Language Pathologist is the health-care professional educated and trained to evaluate and treat children and adults with speech, language, and swallowing problems. Because communication is the essence of social existence, a serious disorder has profound effects on the individual.
All of our therapists hold a master’s degree, are PA licensed and have earned the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech – Language – Hearing Association (ASHA), the national professional, scientific and accrediting organization responsible for certifying speech-language pathologists.
Responsibilities Include:
- Evaluate students/clients speech and language abilities and administer diagnostic tests to assess speech and language abilities.
- Establish realistic and anticipated goals for the student/client and his potential for utilization of speech therapy services to enable him to function adequately in home, community and school environment.
- Establish plan of treatment and implement the students/clients plan of treatment.
- Provide the appropriate speech therapy services on a regular schedule of therapy.
- Arrange opportunities for parent counseling and/or observations.
- Make referrals for ancillary services available within the school system and/or hospital.
- Participate in conferences related to student/client progress in planning for implementation of the students/clients treatment plan.
- Conduct IEP meetings or client meetings independently when speech therapy is the only service identified, acting as the case manager.
- Teach, consult and instruct other school team disciplines and to the speech services through planned educational programs.
- Communicate to: 1) teachers; 2) administrators; 3) family; 4) ancillary and auxiliary services and physicians through written records upon request.
Please send resume to info@abingtonspeech.com and call to schedule an interview 215-659-5599
Contact: Orna Kempler-Azulay M.A., CCC-SLP
President, Abington Speech Pathology Services, INC.
Phone: 215-659-5599
Fax: 215-790-3217
Pay: From $58.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54 - $58