Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

About the Opportunity Cub’s Corner is a high-quality pediatric therapy clinic in Boca Raton, Florida focused on delivering exceptional care across physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services. We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist Lead to help build and lead the speech therapy program from the ground up. This individual will play a key role in establishing clinical excellence within the SLP department while providing direct patient care and supporting the growth and development of the therapy team. Position Overview The Speech-Language Pathologist Lead will oversee the development and delivery of speech therapy services within the clinic, including: Providing high-quality speech therapy evaluations and treatment Supporting the development of clinical protocols and treatment approaches Serving as a mentor and resource for speech therapists Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care Supporting the Director of Clinical Operations in maintaining clinical quality and standards This role combines clinical leadership responsibilities with direct patient care and offers the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing pediatric therapy organization. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Provide comprehensive speech therapy evaluations and treatment services within the clinic Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate Provide caregiver education and home program recommendations Clinical Leadership Support the development and implementation of speech therapy treatment protocols Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for speech therapy staff Assist with onboarding and training new speech therapists Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting speech therapy team members as the organization grows Supervise SLPA’s, SLP clinical fellows, and students when applicable Support the professional development and clinical growth of speech therapy staff Promote evidence-based practice and clinical excellence across the ST department Interdisciplinary Collaboration Partner closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and clinical leadership Participate in care planning and team collaboration Foster a collaborative, patient-centered clinical culture Quality of Care & Outcomes Ensure consistent, high-quality speech-language therapy services Support outcome tracking and continuous quality improvement initiatives Maintain high standards for patient experience and family satisfaction Documentation & Compliance Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation Ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer requirements Maintain adherence to clinic policies, professional standards, and licensing regulations Support documentation quality and clinical best practices within the ST team Clinic Growth & Development Support the growth and development of the speech therapy program Assist in building a strong clinical culture during clinic launch and expansion Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for program enhancement and service development Provide input on staffing needs, program growth initiatives, and future speech therapy service offerings Qualifications Active, unrestricted state licensure in Speech Language Pathology Ability to be licensed in Florida (if not already licensed) Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, required 5+ years of pediatric speech therapy experience preferred Prior leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience strongly preferred Strong clinical skills across a variety of pediatric diagnoses and developmental needs Experience working within multidisciplinary teams Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Cubs Corner