Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist – Early Intervention

Location: Bridgeport–CT

Company: TheraCare

Job Type: Fee-for-Service (FFS)

Pay: $68-$74/hr

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About TheraCare

TheraCare has been a leading provider of Early Intervention services throughout Connecticut for over 30 years. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality services to infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and their families. We take pride in supporting CT’s children and families in natural environments.

Position Overview

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide early intervention services to children from birth to age 3 in the child’s natural environment. You’ll assess communication needs, support development of individualized treatment plans, and work collaboratively with families and other professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and provide direct early intervention services for children ages 0–3 in home and community settings.
• In collaboration with family and team, develop and implement individualized family service plans based on child and family outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document services in compliance with state and program requirements.
• Attend scheduled IFSP meetings and participate in teaming meetings to provide and receive support from interdisciplinary team.
• Provide caregiver coaching as it relates to family priorities and IFSP outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Flexible scheduling and caseload assignments.
• Supportive clinical leadership and supervision.
• Competitive compensation for service visits and evaluations.
• Referral and retention bonus programs.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current CT state license and ASHA CCCs (or CFY supervision available).
• Experience with early intervention or pediatrics preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel to service locations.
• Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to various locations on a daily basis.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Qualifications:

• •Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• •Current CT state license and ASHA CCCs (or CFY supervision available).
• •Experience with early intervention or pediatrics preferred.
• •Strong communication and organizational skills.
• •Ability to work independently and travel to service locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to various locations on a daily basis.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

*Rates are determined based on a combination of factors such as experience level, and service type.