Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Reporting To: Clinical Manager (CM)

Location: Lanham, Maryland

Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday (flexible hours)

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

This is NOT a Clinical Fellowship Position

Are you looking for a position that gives you the opportunity to help children and challenges you to become a better therapist? Do you dream of working for a company that puts ethics, integrity, and professionalism as its top priorities and truly values its employees? Do you have a skill set you want to share with others? Then Children's Evaluation & Therapy Center (CETC) is the right place for you!

CETC is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessments and treat clients with speech and hearing disorders. CETC provides you with everything you need to make the greatest impact possible, including comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary, and job flexibility. We go above and beyond with mentorship and support from our leaders, colleague-to-colleague guidance, and unlimited options to continue to cultivate your passion. It does not stop there: CETC also provides access to professional development, an annual stipend for materials, and a leadership team that will support you personally and professionally throughout your career. Change your path, hone your specialty, and build your expertise - the options for career growth with CETC are unlimited.

Key Functions:

• Develop a curriculum that can help build communication skills
• Assess communication (speech and language) skills through screenings and evaluation
• Complete comprehensive assessments in the area of need
• Conducts therapy sessions in accordance with the individual's plan of care and evaluation results.
• Contributes to the development of individual plans of care using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Responsible for the re-evaluation of classified patients as outlined in the state rules and regulations.
• Participates in meetings concerning individual patients when requested.
• Consults with the parents, administration, and other staff personnel.
• Works cooperatively with community agencies and the multi-disciplinary team concerned with the speech-language health of children.
• Facilitates patient growth and progress toward stated objectives of speech-language therapy.
• Identify patients at risk for later communication problems.
• Complete daily documentation of services and outcomes.
• Manage caseloads, services, and scheduling.
• Perform individual therapy based on client needs
• Collaborate and consult with professionals, providers, families, and teachers
• Provide services through teletherapy on various telemedicine platforms
• Provide operational and administrative support to the Clinical Manager and leadership team

Competencies:

• Knowledge of speech, language, fluency, voice, swallowing, and pragmatic language disorders
• Excellent and effective oral communication and writing skills
• Ability to meet federal and state regulations for licensure and certification
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and creative
• Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills
• Recognize the need to respond to culturally diverse communities
• Understand, utilize, and remain abreast of best practices and therapy modalities within the field
• Experience in evaluation, scoring, and interpreting assessments and screening measures

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology
• State of Maryland licensure and ASHA Certification in good standing
• Experience in the field of speech-language pathology
• Adaptable and flexible work schedule (e.g., evenings and Saturdays, if required)
• Pediatric experience preferred
• 2+ years of teletherapy experience

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

• There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
• Physical Demands - Heavy work . Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• COVID-19 considerations - We provide PPE supplies and follow CDC protocols.
• The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

CETC provides you with everything you need to make the greatest impact possible, including comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary, and job flexibility. We go above and beyond with mentorship and support from our leaders, colleague-to-colleague guidance, and unlimited options to continue to cultivate your passion. It does not stop there: CETC also provides a stipend for professional development, an annual stipend for materials, and a CM who will support you personally and professionally throughout your career. Change your path, hone your specialty, and build your expertise - the options for career growth with CETC are unlimited.

*CEO discretion to waive requirements for staff/candidates who show notable promise, potential, skills, and abilities suitable to the organization's needs.

Children's Evaluation & Therapy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.