Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist; SLP

General Summary

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) responsible for evaluating, creating, and implementing therapy plans, collecting reliable data, consulting, and training families and staff. SLPs collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and maintain therapy plans addressing all speech and language and/or feeding needs; oversight for direct services is provided by the Director‑Speech.

SLPs also collect data on target behaviors during sessions, define problems, gather facts, and draw valid conclusions. They interpret technical instructions, respond to client inquiries, and present information to top management.

Physical demands: employee regularly sits, uses hands for finger, handle, or feel and talks or hears; frequently reaches with hands and arms; occasionally stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; may lift up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made. This part‑time position is no more than 25 hours per week.

• Generous hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid wellness time, charity time & 401K with company match
• PAID individualized and hands‑on the job training
• Brand new facilities, with a clean and safe work environment
• Employee recognition program

Core duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain a comprehensive therapy plan for each client while maintaining planned scheduled sessions per week, unless otherwise directed by Director - Speech & Sr. VP-Clinical Services.
• Speech and feeding session durations are scheduled for primarily 30‑minutes with a frequency based on clinician’s recommendations.
• Documentation responsibilities include: pre‑authorizations, initial evaluations, re‑evaluations, insurance reports, progress reports, and SOAP notes.
• Templates for all documentation are available in the electronic database system used across the company.
• Provide individual therapy to clients focusing on a variety of areas including speech, language, feeding, AAC, and social skills.
• Participate in collaboration with BCBAs, OTs, outside providers, and families to provide a consistent continuum of care for clients.
• Maintain current certification with state specific licensing board and with American Speech‑Hearing Association (ASHA) while abiding by ethical standards.
• Represent BY YOUR SIDE to local, state, and national organizations in a positive manner when attending professional seminars.
• Provide input and assist in the ongoing growth and development of BY YOUR SIDE.
• Travel, as necessary, to other centers to participate in required trainings such as CPR, CPI, and professional development.
• Uphold and maintain BYS core principles, policies and procedures and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Permanent licensure provided by the state specific licensing board.
• Certificate of clinical competence as provided by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA), if not in Clinical Fellowship Year.

• High interest in working with children on autism spectrum, flexibility and dependability with schedule.
• Familiarity relevant diagnostic tools and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
• Knowledge of sensory and behavioral strategies.
• Exceptional problem solving and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as collaboration skills.
• Ability to think creatively and adjust style and approach, as appropriate to explore different avenues as a way of embracing change and providing the highest quality of therapy.
• Open to give and receive feedback and listen to and acknowledge the feelings, concerns, opinions and ideas of others in order to perform the task.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with changing priorities and dependability, from any location.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and produce high quality deliverables with a strong attention to details.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to different centers, as applicable.
• Proficiency in use of basic technology systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Teams. Initial onboarding training includes basic overviews of these programs.