Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

StarCare PPEC, a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center serving the Sarasota–Bradenton area, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Pediatric Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide services to children with medical and developmental needs. We currently have an established pediatric caseload. All patients receive services at one facility, allowing the therapist to schedule multiple sessions consecutively without traveling between patients’ homes. Flexible part‑time, PRN, contract, or independent provider arrangements are available. Responsibilities Perform pediatric speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing evaluations as clinically appropriate. Develop individualized plans of care and measurable treatment goals. Provide evidence‑based therapy in accordance with physician orders and each child’s clinical needs. Complete treatment notes, progress reports, reevaluations, and recertification documentation accurately and on time. Monitor progress and update treatment goals as clinically indicated. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, families, caregivers, and other therapy professionals. Maintain compliance with Florida licensing, HIPAA, Medicaid, payer, and professional documentation requirements. Qualifications Active Florida Speech‑Language Pathologist license. Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program. Pediatric therapy experience. Current professional liability insurance. Strong clinical documentation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to assess, plan, and treat children with medical, neurological, developmental, feeding, and swallowing needs. Ability to complete evaluations, plans of care, progress notes, reevaluations, and recertification documentation accurately and on time. Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, families, caregivers, and other therapy professionals. Compliance with HIPAA, Florida licensing requirements, Medicaid guidelines, payer requirements, and professional standards. Reliable transportation and ability to provide services on‑site in the Sarasota–Bradenton area. Florida Medicaid provider enrollment and credentialing with managed care plans (preferred). Experience with medically complex children, pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy, and experience in PPEC, pediatric home health, early intervention, or outpatient pediatric settings. Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus). Benefits Existing caseload. Flexible scheduling and consecutive treatment sessions. Administrative and nursing support. Competitive compensation. Opportunity to increase hours as enrollment grows. Please submit your résumé, Florida license information, availability, and Medicaid or managed care credentialing information, if applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr