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Pediatric Speech Therapist (Sign on Bonus - North Phoenix Clinic)
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$88,411 / year median in Arizona
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- . Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%
- , 10 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays per year, accrual of sick time, license renewal allowance
- , liability insurance, company paid short term disability, and company paid Life Insurance policy. Lead site therapists provide mentoring and professional support. Got student loans? Great news! UCP is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PLSF). Most listed benefits are available to full time employees.
- Eligibility criteria exists.
AT UCP OF CENTRAL ARIZONA THERAPY CLINICS WE FOCUS ON UNLOCKING A CHILD'S POTENTIAL UCP
of Central Arizona provides comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their families by providing physical and developmental support as well as educational growth, which is the foundation for independent living for "Life without Limits." In our Therapy program, our team of pediatric Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists have expertise helping children with all disabilities and diagnoses that impact their quality of life. Our team also works with families who may just need a little extra help. Whether a child is picky when eating, walks late or is having difficulty with paying attention, our therapists can change a child's frustration to motivation. Our therapy clinics have several specialized programs such as a Baby Clinic, Feeding Clinic, Early Intervention Therapy for Infants and Toddlers, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program, Robot Assisted Balance & Gait Training, L.I.F.E. Skills Group for pre-teens. Our therapy teams are experts in childhood and beyond.A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A UCP SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST / SLP
As a UCP Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you will not only treat children with cerebral palsy, but also help children with autism, sensory processing disorder, genetic disorders, in-utero substance exposure, pediatric feeding disorders, developmental delays and many other diagnoses that affect the ability of a child to live life without limits. SLPs with a specialty in Feeding or AAC will have opportunity to work within multiple service models. You will develop treatment plans to help children with childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, receptive disorders, resonance disorders and diagnosis specific speech disorders. You will evaluate language development and determine the best course of treatment. Your support team will help you obtain barium swallow and hearing test results as well as medical documentation needed for a comprehensive assessment. You assess children's needs quarterly and adjust the plan of care accordingly. You keep detailed documentation regarding billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment, and discharge. Each week you meet with the team at a Team Meeting. You develop personalized home activities to empower families and help parents make informed decisions about care. When necessary, you refer families out to additional educational or medical services. At UCP, you can use your expertise to unlock the potential of the children we serve. Qualifications Current state speech and language pathologist license Certificate of clinical competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card Current CPR/First Aid Master's in speech-language pathology Experience with Microsoft Suite Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Experience with children with cerebral palsy, autism and developmental disabilities is preferred, but not necessarily required! If you are organized and detail-oriented, possess a positive and friendly attitude, and can manage your task and time well you may be the perfect fit for our therapy services team.- Sign on bonus amounts vary with classification for full time and part time.
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Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$79,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan repayment program Paid time off Pet insurance Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insuranceEducation:
Master's (Required)License/Certification:
Arizona SLP License (Preferred) Ability toRelocate:
Phoenix, AZ 85027: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development