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…