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Pediatric Speech Therapist

Job Description

Mission Statement

At WonderLab our mission is to provide high quality physical, occupational and speech therapy services for children. In a nurturing, child-centered environment, we support development in the areas of sensory processing, motor coordination, and the myriad functional skills built upon these areas. Our clients’ range in age from toddlers to teenagers, with most falling in the birth to ten-year-old range. Some have significant medical or educational diagnoses, while others have only mild developmental issues and may not require any other type of educational, medical or therapeutic support. We work closely with parents and others involved in each child’s care, with the goal of providing services that are meaningful within the context of the child’s life.

Join our staff and become part of a collaborative environment where you’ll have regular contact with other creative therapists to exchange ideas and support, and know your work is valued and your ideas respected. We also offer the freedom to manage the size of your caseload as well as competitive pay.

Position Summary

Planning, evaluating, organizing and conducting pediatric speech therapy programs to facilitate growth in speech, language, swallow, cognitive and social development. The SLP will administer speech therapy evaluations, and assessments to determine a child’s level of function relative to age in such areas as speech development, articulation, swallow function, social interaction, language and cognitive skills. They will also provide family training and planning for eventual discharge with home program as needed. The SLP will develop a treatment plan and monitor progress for each child on his/her caseload. This position requires independent clinical judgment, well- developed communication skills, and the ability to work well with coworkers and families of clients. As the SLP of a new organization, the SLP will also be an important consultant in developing policies, programs and will have input into the design of SLP related spaces and documents.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Speech Therapy and licensed in the State of California.

Minimum Experience:

Preferred 1 year of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting. Proficiency in conducting evaluations in pediatric clinic-based setting. Required skills include planning, administering, scoring and interpreting tests related to speech services. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.

Required Certification and/or Registration:

Licenced by the Speech-Language Therapy & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board in the state of California.

American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)

Position Accountabilities

• Administer pediatric speech therapy to children in clinic settings, and occasionally on location in schools or homes.

• Conduct in-depth evaluations which include both standardized testing and structured clinical observations, requiring at least one hour but occasionally more testing time, followed by scoring and clinical interpretation. A parent conference and a detailed assessment report are also provided for each evaluation and must be completed within two weeks.

• Determine areas of concern, identify goals, and develop treatment plans for clients.

• Document results of client’s evaluation, treatment, follow-up and discharge concisely and accurately. Complete reports to be turned in no later than 2 weeks after the child’s appointment

• Maintain a full patient load (approximately 7 hour long treatments per 8 hour day or the equivalent when working alternate schedules, and seeing at least 2 evaluations a week) while keeping up with timely documentation.

• Create and maintain positive relationships with families and children who visit clinic. Demonstrate ability to communicate difficult information in a kind and appropriate manner.

• Maintain thorough, up-to-date treatment notes on each client.

• Develop appropriate home programs for clients when applicable, demonstrating developmental strategies for perceptual, motor and sensory improvement.

• Provide direction, training, and assistance to interns and volunteers assigned to the speech therapy program.

• Supervise SLPAs assigned to your license per state and federal regulations.

• Demonstrate positive interaction with co-workers, clients, families, and third parties, treating all with respect and demonstrating responsiveness to their needs.

• Demonstrate adaptability to new people, procedures, and situations.

• Listen openly, and respond by applying suggestions made by directors.

• Attend staff and in-service meetings. Take the opportunity to occasionally lead in-service training.

• Exhibit knowledge of health and safety for the children and families, yourself, and others as outlined in Cal/OSHA standards.

• Assist with development of programs, protocols, and documents

• Research and advise on building SLP spaces and make recommendations regarding toys and equipment.

• Follow ASHA guidelines for ethical, high-quality job performance.

• Arrive to work promptly and demonstrate good time management skills.

• Identify own continuing education needs, and pursue continuing education courses.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Mentor when appropriate, educating other disciplines in SLP services and other SLP’s and SLPA’s as appropriate.

Physical Demands: Moderate physical effort (lift/carry/push up to 50 lbs), standing/walking, occasionally lifts supplies and/or equipment, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, manual dexterity and mobility. (See “Physical Demands for Essential Functions of the Job”)

Flexible work from home options available.