Speech Therapist

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $79,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist conducts speech-language skill and/or oral-motor-feeding skill evaluations, develops and implements speech-language and/or oral-motor and feeding programs, assists teachers to design and implement speech-language and/or oral-motor and feeding programs for students in their classrooms, and consults with families and/or caregivers on ways to facilitate speech-language skill development and/or oral-motor-feeding skill development in the home environment. It is essential that they demonstrate professionalism, a respect for confidentiality and a commitment to the agency's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Therapy Services

• Each therapist shall maintain productivity as assigned by Therapy Manager.
• Conduct comprehensive, specialized evaluations using standardized and criterion referenced assessment tools to assess the speech-language skill and/or oral-motor-feeding skill needs of students.
• Develop functional and measurable treatment programs that reflect each student’s current strengths and needs as indicated by formal evaluation and observation.
• Implement evidence-based treatment programs through direct individual instruction using developmentally appropriate therapeutic techniques for children ages 0 to 21 years of age.
• Monitor each student’s progress daily and makes modifications or changes to facilitate skill development.

Paperwork and Billing

• Monitor each student’s progress through accurate record keeping procedures.
• Complete all necessary paperwork according to due dates/deadlines. This includes progress notes, evaluation reports, prior authorizations, and updating treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate record of direct service hours for each student.

Parent communication

• Communicate with parents and/or caregivers regarding speech and language concerns for their students through conferences, written communication, and/or phone contacts, at a minimum of bi-weekly.
• Utilize Brightwheel app to communicate with families and provide updates.

Interdisciplinary team

• Participate as an interdisciplinary team member to assist teachers and families in meeting the speech-language and feeding needs of each student.
• Assists teachers to implement programs appropriate for students in the classroom.
• Participate in staff consultations regarding each student’s program and assists in the revision/modification of the program as needed.
• Provide staff training on speech-language and feeding skill development and intervention strategies.
• Participate in conferences, staffing and team meetings as needed.

Scheduling and Productivity

• Independently plan therapy sessions based on the assigned caseload. This includes coordinating with other therapists, parents, and utilizing teletherapy options when needed.
• Schedule and maintain outpatient therapy appointments.
• Communicate schedule changes directly with families.
• Maintain a current and accurate calendar and communicate any changes with manager in a timely manner.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Request instructional materials and equipment as needed to provide for individual student needs.
• Participate in relevant continuing education to improve therapeutic skills and stay up to date with evidence-based practices to ensure our therapy services are innovative and effective.
• Complete mandatory training to maintain state and national licensure.
• Participate in staff development and training activities based upon an individual staff development plan and mandated staff training.
• Other duties as assigned that promote the agency’s mission.

This job description and the enumerated Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to provide general guidance for job expectations and the employee’s ability…