ESIT Speech Language Pathologist Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Healthcare

Auburn
1345 22nd St NE
Auburn, WA 98002, USA

Burien
1035 SW 124th St
Seattle, WA 98146, USA

Skyway
12704 76th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178, USA

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position on our Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) team will have the opportunity to help develop and scale a best-inclass Early Intervention program for ages 0-3. This position provides critical therapeutic support for children that have identified delays through the ESIT program. SLPs provide evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services for children with neuromuscular disorders and/or developmental delays in speech, language, pre-speech (feeding), pre-linguistic (cognitive), and/or hearing abilities.

They will ally closely with caregivers to understand their strengths, hopes, and needs that help develop a child-focused treatment plan.

This position has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluates, assesses, and provide speech therapy to children ages 0-3
Collaborates with the Early Intervention team, Family Resources Coordinators (FRCs), and Akin program staff on interdisciplinary IFSPs, goal setting, and case review
Maintains documentation of case records and ensure compliance with Part C and other policies
Provides direct, indirect, or consultative services to children with communication disorders
Communicates with insurance providers, school districts, and other outside resources as needed
Engages and empowers parents in all individual and group sessions, providing training and support that allow them to meet the needs of their children
Participates in the development of individualized goals for child and family
Provides coaching and consultation for staff, parents, and care providers
Demonstrates a caring, nonjudgmental, equity-minded approach to working with every family
Prepares reports and progress notes as required by Akin
Attends team meetings relating to each child’s programs and progress
Schedules minimum of therapy hours as established by therapy department policy
Attends regular staff and department meetings. Actively participate in reflective supervision meetings, team meetings, and monthly all-staff meetings
Continues to develop professional skills and knowledge (e.g., conferences, coursework, review literature, participation in professional associations, interdepartmental observations, etc.)
Attends in-service programs. Share information from recently attended professional meetings with team
Develops alternate/augmentative communication systems as needed
Makes and/or orders equipment, assessment, or therapy materials
Complies with all Akin policies and procedures
Complies with the agency’s policy and procedure regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Able to multitask with attention to detail
Computer literacy of Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., Credible)
Demonstrated ability to lead or support teams with diverse identities and backgrounds, including implementing inclusive practices across recruitment, supervision, and service delivery
Working knowledge of the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and a track record of incorporating these values into decision-making and team development

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS:

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision…