What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at Big Steps Pediatric Therapy?
Overview
Pay: From $35.00 per 30 minute session
Job description:
We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join us in supporting children and families in our community. We hope to have our new SLP available to start in August.
Our core values: neurodiversity-affirming, highly accepting and empathetic, team oriented, and open to involving families in the therapy process.
Responsibilities:
- Complete comprehensive assessments of speech, language, fluency, voice, AAC, feeding, and swallowing. Our SLP caseload primarily consists of speech, language, and AAC clients.
- Develop individualized therapy plans based on strengths and areas of need, as well as family input.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to assist clients' language, speech, emotional, and social development.
- Educate clients and their families on treatment processes and strategies to implement at home and in the community.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care, including but not limited to communicating with PCP, Katie Beckett case management, and IEP teams.
- Document patient progress and adjust therapy plans as necessary to optimize outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in pediatric care/strong desire to work in pediatrics.
- Neurodiversity-affirming mindset.
- Comfortable involving parents and caregivers in therapy to facilitate empowerment and home practice.
What you can expect from us:
- Competitive contract rates, paid based on contact time with clients.
- Flexible, supportive, and collaborative interdisciplinary work environment.
- State licensure reimbursement.
- $350/year CEU stipend.
- Priority placed on work-life balance. Our default schedule is Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm (32 hours per week), however this is open to adjustment if desired.
- An employer who is also a practicing therapist - we understand the therapy process and how much care, hard work, and energy you put into your patients!
Candidates are encouraged to apply via Indeed or email Maddie (maddie@bigstepskids.com) with your resume.
Pay: From $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- License reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $350