Copy of Speech Language Pathologist

Scope:

The SLP will provide high-quality, client-centered, and evidence-based speech therapy services. This role involves conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating closely with families and professionals from other disciplines. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children across a variety of developmental levels and communication disorders, and a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of young clients and their families.

Why Atlanta Autism Center?

Competitive Compensation: $85,000–$110,000+ as a W2 salaried, exempt position, providing predictable income with guaranteed pay for cancellations and protected paid administrative/documentation time. Includes monthly bonus opportunities, paid onboarding, and ongoing clinical training.

Full-Time, Part-Time, or Hourly • Clinical Fellows Welcome • High Pay + Guaranteed Cancellation Pay

Work-Life Balance:

• Manageable productivity expectations (choose a caseload of 25–32 direct hours).
• No weekends or evenings (operating hours Mon–Fri, 8:00–5:00, with optional 4pm end times)
• Weekly flex time available.

Strong Administrative Support: Dedicated operations, intake, and billing/authorization teams handle all non-clinical tasks—allowing SLPs to focus solely on evaluations, treatment, and family collaboration.

Loan Forgiveness: $5,000 annually after one year of employment.

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage; PTO; paid holidays; floating holiday and mental health days; bring-your-child-to-work benefit; supportive and collaborative company culture.

Continuous Learning & Growth: Paid onboarding, ongoing clinical training, free live and on-demand CEUs, $500 annual CE stipend, weekly in-person mentorship, clear career pathways (SLP & leadership), and opportunities to participate in in-house research. We invest deeply in our SLPs through structured mentorship, documentation guidance, and monthly advanced clinical trainings—because our priority is high-quality care, not just billing.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence & Service Delivery

• Provide direct speech therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and intervention that are ethical and evidence-based.
• Provide best practice speech-language therapy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through assessment and intervention.
• Educate and counsel families on communication strategies and home programs to support continued progress.

Compliance & Ethical Standards:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as professional ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with industry and organizational policies.
• Advocate for patient rights and ensure equitable access to services.
  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods.
• Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and the public.

We Offer Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellow (CF) status

Experience with early intervention and/or preschool populations

Familiarity with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems

Experience working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.