What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at Laughlin Children's Center?
Reports to: Speech Director
Employment Status: Part-Time (Non-exempt/Hourly)
Compensation: Starting at $33 per hour
Laughlin’s Mission Statement: We empower children, teens, and families through client centered clinical and academic services in a safe, supportive environment, helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
About Us:
Founded in 1956, Laughlin Children’s Center is a highly respected nonprofit organization committed to supporting the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of children ages two to eighteen across Pennsylvania. Through a coordinated team of expert educators and clinicians, the Center empowers children to build confidence, address learning and emotional challenges, and reach their full potential. By offering early childhood education, clinical, and academic services under one roof, Laughlin fosters meaningful collaboration across disciplines, ensuring each child receives comprehensive, individualized care.
The Opportunity:
Laughlin Children’s Center is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide services 1–2 late afternoons/early evenings per week. This role focuses on working with children who present with a wide range of communication impairments in a supportive, family-centered environment. The successful SLP will demonstrate superior diagnostic and clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the highest ethical standards. A strong background and experience with pediatric communication disorders is preferred.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based and developmentally appropriate therapeutic practices.
- Provide speech-language therapy services for children with a variety of communication disorders and delays.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including treatment plans, therapy notes, progress reports, re-evaluations, discharge summaries, and electronic medical records.
- Monitor client progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and determine readiness for discharge.
- Communicate and collaborate with parents, caregivers, referring physicians, and other professionals to support continuity of care.
- Assist with insurance-related requirements, including diagnostic coding, authorizations, pre-determinations, and documentation requests.
- Manage client scheduling, billing charge slips, and documentation within the electronic medical record system (Advanced MD).
- Participate in annual chart audits to ensure compliance with documentation, HIPAA, authorization, and regulatory requirements.
- Attend clinical staff meetings as able.
- Maintain professional licensure, ASHA certification, and continuing education requirements.
Qualifications
Required Education, Credentials & Clearances:
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
- Current Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathology License.
- Current ASHA Certification.
- Pennsylvania Criminal History Check.
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
- Federal Criminal History Check/FBI Fingerprinting.
- Trained in CPR & First Aid
What’s in it For You:
- Complimentary ASHA certification dues renewal.
- Complimentary Pennsylvania state license renewal.
- Access to ASHA Learning Pass for continuing education and CEU requirements.
- Paid sick days (5 annually).
Laughlin is actively seeking to build a resilient, vibrant and diverse team that reflects our clients’ identities, and we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunist (EEO). We provide work opportunities without regard to perceived or actual protected characteristics. We invite all interested candidates to apply.
If you are unable to complete this application due to diverse abilities, contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
All interested prospective candidates can forward their resumes to hr@laughlincenter.org for this opportunity.
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33