Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Early Intervention
POSITION SUMMARY:
Sunrise Therapy is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to work with kids in homes and daycares from (0-3 years). This includes conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing data, writing reports, and determining the strengths and areas of concern or need for language skill development to assist students in accessing their educational program.
Job Highlights:
- Working in homes and daycares (ages Birth-3)
- Flexible schedule (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) - make your own weekly schedule
- Hourly rate $75.00 - $82.00
- Paid drive time, billable, non-billable time, documentation, orientation, training, etc.
- Part time (W2) - 5 hours each week
- Get mentored by experienced and supportive Early Intervention Clinical Directors
- Lead therapist on staff to support new clinicians
- Strong collaborative culture - staff dinners and monthly team meetings
- Positive work environment with an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance
- Access to a wealth of resources, training, and support systems to help you do your job better and more efficiently
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a comprehensive service and support plan including IFSP goals.
- Complete assessments in accordance with program requirements in all developmental areas and identify areas of concern.
- Adhere to frequency, duration, and appropriate treatment guidelines as indicated.
- Complete make-up sessions as indicated.
- Communicate timely with parents, service coordinators, and sunrise administration per guidelines.
- Provide comprehensive treatment to infants and toddlers utilizing modalities to promote developmental growth in natural environments.
- Assess child’s performance in activities that are meaningful, family oriented and applicable to daily routines.
- Document child’s progress on session notes and during daily/quarterly/annual meetings, as dictated by county and state guidelines.
- Modify treatment goals as indicated, on appropriate forms and in a timely manner.
- Document plans and information needed for team meetings.
- Attend and participate in meetings as indicated by company, state, and local program requirements.
- Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
- Maintain professional relationships with co-workers, children, and children’s families.
- Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner.
- Provide in-person services using the coaching and reflective model, transdisciplinary, and primary service provider approach.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Plan work schedule in the identified system at least 1 week in advance
- Notifies case manager of all concerns regarding caseload.
- Respond to email within 24-48 hours.
- Complete training, professional license renewals, and yearly clearances as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited university with an MA, or M.S. in communication disorders that is recognized by ASHA.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which includes 15 credit hours in Early Intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies.
- Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).
- Successful completion of CFY.
- 1 year of experience in Early Intervention is preferred.
Physical Demands
Employee should be able to transfer children, transport children and perform treatment on the floor or a mat. Employees should be knowledgeable in exercise, proper handling of infants, and good body mechanics during patient treatment.
Sunrise Therapy provides quality therapy for children with developmental needs. We empower parents and therapists with support, knowledge, and resources. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Sunrise is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $75.00 - $82.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Shadyside, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road