Speech-Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP

Interviews being scheduled immediately This SLP-CCC will work primarily in our Tuscaloosa outpatient pediatric clinic and school systems within 50 miles of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This role may also include treatment at local skilled nursing facilities as needed.

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Job Duties Providing high quality direct speech-language therapy services to students according to students' IEP plans. Conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills. Developing treatment plans (IEP plans) for overall educational improvement. Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines. Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders. Ensuring students' skills are generalized across settings by consulting and collaborating with teaching teams and related service providers. Completing treatment notes and progress reports in timely manner and according to company policy. Managing a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student or therapist absences. Maintaining appropriate, confidential, records and provide timely reports. Keeping abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development. Completes and submits required documentation within established agency guidelines Facilitates effective communication amongst other clinicians providing care Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the speech program and provides guidance as necessary. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences as applicable and maintains ongoing communication with all disciplines involved in the patient Plan of Care. Upon receipt of the Physician's orders, interprets and implements those services and programs related to Speech/Language Therapy. Ensures these orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights and State and Federal codes and regulations. Assists in coordinating speech therapy program with other appropriate health care providers/disciplines providing services to the patient. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications License or Certification:

Must be in possession of current Alabama state license on or before the first day of employment. CPR certification,

Auto Insurance, and Driver License Education, Training and Experience:

Successful completion of a master degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred. Experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Good visual acuity and ability to communicate Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person