Center-Based Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist

The SLP will evaluate, and provide therapy services to clients with speech and/or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs, keep appropriate records, and inform relevant parties about the clients' progress.

Responsibilities:

• Provide SLP services to clients aged 2-8 years old
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clients' goals and needs
• Help clients improve speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
• Maintain timely and accurate client records and reports to ensure client progress
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate client care
• Educate families on strategies for managing conditions and maximizing independence

Skills:

• Enthusiastic personality that will engage children
• Strong client service skills, with the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with BCBAs, BTs, parents, and clients in a positive and constructive way.
• Experience working with pediatric clients is highly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation
• Familiarity with medical terminology and documentation requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting throughout the home and/or classroom
• Must be able to lift to 45 pounds at a time
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with clients

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive or comprehensive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work-life balance
• Ample time for paperwork responsibilities
• Supportive staff/team

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Private practice

Experience:

• speech language pathology: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Speech and Language Pathologist license
• Connecticut Speech and Language Pathologist license
• TSSLD (Preferred)

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.