Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, licensed Speech Therapist to join our pediatric therapy team and help develop a full time program. As a Speech Therapist, you will be meeting with new patients, assessing their speech needs, and creating personalized treatment plans to help them reach their goals. You will also be documenting all patient care, observing and participating in treatment, and adjusting goals and milestones as needed for the best possible outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of speech pathology, is able to provide compassionate care to every patient, and has excellent organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Meet with patients for the first time in their speech journey, answering introductory questions
- Make evaluations and create treatment plans customized for that patient, working with them to set short and long term goals for their speech and wellness
- Assist in the implementation of the treatment plan, adjusting as needed to ensure successful outcomes
- Maintaining excellent records of patient needs, care, and outcome
- Work closely with the family of the patients and the patients itself to ensure they have the knowledge and tools they need for success
Qualifications
- Active state license for practicing speech therapy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong charting and documentation skills
- Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite
ABOUT US
Our Offerings
Ability & Beyond provides a therapeutic environment which facilitates development of functional and social skills and improved self-esteem through participation in purposeful activity, leading to optimal independence.
Our Mission
The mission of Ability & Beyond is to promote family centered care by providing the most reliable, efficient, professional and individualized occupational therapy available, including nurturing medical, social and emotional needs. We strive to provide innovative services that create value for our clients and our therapists. We put the needs of our clients first. We serve our families and provide education, support and encouragement. We believe that empowerment and mastery lead to improved quality of life.
Careers
Are you looking for a new job opportunity? Ready to change up your current work-life and join a tight-knit, highly collaborative, team? Looking to build strong connections with children and their families? If so, let’s talk!
The Ability & Beyond staff is built of fun-loving and driven occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, therapy aides, and office staff. You could be a great fit for our team if you:
- are motivated to work as part of a larger, collaborative, team
- are excited at the notion of working closely not only with children, but also with their families
- find value in play-based and child-led therapy techniques
- believe that understanding and addressing a child’s sensory needs is key to helping them function successfully in their world
- are always up for a challenge
- are open to new ways of learning and treating