Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Small Steps - 3.1 Lowell, MA Job Details Full-time $74,000 - $84,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Working with individuals with disabilities Master's degree Attention to detail Working with individuals with dysphagia Communication Sciences & Disorders Full Job Description Small Steps, a part of the Sevita family, is a speech, feeding, and pediatric occupational therapy clinic. We are a team of supportive, creative clinicians who desire to help others through a variety of therapy and treatment approaches. All children who experience speech, language, feeding, and sensory challenges deserve to thrive, and we are determined to deliver the best possible care to achieve families' desired results. Our team specializes in providing evaluation and treatment for feeding difficulties related to a variety of factors including medical, psychosocial, sensory, and skill-based needs. We are also leaders in providing orofacial myology evaluation and treatment as well as pre and post frenectomy care. Speech-Language Pathologist ; $74,000-$84,000 Do you have experience in speech-language pathology and a passion for working with children and families in a pediatric outpatient setting? We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist who is committed to supporting communication development through engaging, individualized, and family-centered care. In this role, you will play an essential part in helping children reach their full potential by completing comprehensive evaluations, assessing speech, language, and feeding/swallowing skills, and developing personalized, evidence-based treatment plans. You will collaborate closely with caregivers to provide education, coaching, and home programming, ensuring that skills generalize to the child's natural environment. Your clinical expertise and creativity will support meaningful outcomes in areas such as expressive and receptive language, articulation, social communication, and feeding. Direct and administer speech therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with functional disabilities of speech, language, voice, and swallowing. Review medical records, test and evaluate individuals served, develop treatment plans, and administer therapy. Provide effective evaluations, documentation, and communication of medical information. Assess speech and language skills, development, articulation ability, and voice and fluency disorders of patients assigned. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient therapy plans, coordinating therapy modifications to the individual's plan of care with the Director of Clinical Services and the individual's physician. Identify and develop intervention strategies; routinely review pertinent medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential for each individual served. Instruct individuals served, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each individual. Ensure effective coordination of home care services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the individual's physician, Director of Clinical Services, and other caregivers. Review and document comprehensive evaluation reports to summarize tests utilized, results of test(s), and diagnosis of speech/hearing disorders. Report and record assessments, evaluations, therapy interventions, and patient changes according to physician orders and the Mentor Network's policies. Investigate and take appropriate actions on all concerns and/or complaints. Maintain appropriate HIPPA compliance and a safe patient environment.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology. One year's experience as a Speech Therapist. Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist. Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach. Why Join Us? Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holiday pay. Complex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of co-workers. Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$74,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Work Location:

On the road