What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at ThriveNow Pediatric Therapy?
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Primary Location: Batesville, Mississippi
Community Locations: Panola and surrounding counties
Employer: ThriveNow Pediatric Therapy
Position Overview
ThriveNow Pediatric Therapy, a locally owned, therapist-operated pediatric therapy practice in Batesville, MS, is seeking a part-time or full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team.
This position offers a combination of clinic-based and home-based therapy, with potential travel to rural communities. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric population presenting with communication, feeding, and developmental needs.
Full-time employment includes paid time off (PTO), healthcare benefits, paid mileage for community visits, and opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations and assessments in speech, language, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing within the clinician’s scope of practice.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, evaluation findings, and functional goals.
- Implement evidence-based interventions to address identified areas of need.
- Provide patient-centered care, including early intervention and pediatric therapy services tailored to each child’s developmental level and individual needs.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to support patient progress and carryover of skills.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, plans of care, and progress in electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
- Monitor patient progress, communicate clinical findings, and develop discharge plans as appropriate.
- Prepare reports and other clinical documentation as needed.
- Utilize telehealth services when appropriate and consistent with clinical needs and applicable requirements.
- Provide supervision and support to clinical students, assistants, technicians, or volunteers as applicable.
- Opportunities to participate in rural health outreach.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
- Current Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with families and interdisciplinary team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with pediatric populations, particularly in pediatrics and early intervention.
- Experience supporting individuals with communication disorders, feeding difficulties, developmental delays, or disabilities.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR documentation systems.
- Experience with parent/caregiver education, interdisciplinary collaboration, or telehealth services.
Compensation and Benefits
- Part-time and full-time employment opportunities.
- Combination of clinic-based and home-based therapy.
- Potential travel to rural communities.
- Full-time benefits package, including PTO.
- Opportunities for continuing education (CEUs) and professional development.
- Opportunity to serve a diverse pediatric population and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
About ThriveNow Pediatric Therapy
ThriveNow Pediatric Therapy is a locally owned, therapist-operated practice committed to helping children develop communication, feeding, and functional skills through individualized, family-centered care.
To learn more about this opportunity, contact:
Elizabeth Hubbard, OTD, OTR/LThriveNow Pediatric TherapyBatesville, MSPhone: 662-563-4701Email: elizabeth@tntherapyllc.com
Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Batesville, MS 38606
Salary : $32 - $45