Speech Pathologist

Job Description

*10 month position with the option to work summer (extended school year)*

What You'll Do

As a Speech Language Pathologist you will help develop, provide and evaluate Speech Language therapies based on individual treatments. You will provide therapy as outlined by treatment plan of communication disorders of Individual Treatment Plan/Individual Education Plan. You will evaluate communication skills to include receptive language, expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral-motor skills and hearing and develop a comprehensive service plan according to program policies and regulations, including school, outpatient, etc.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Maintain professional standards in and out of the Center in compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics.
• Instruct and counsel students/clients and/or their families regarding the specific nature of their communications impairments and how to best deal with this in various speaking situations.
• Attend IEP meetings, staffing, case conferences and department meetings.
• Maintain appropriate records: progress notes and reports, evaluations, plans, case conference reports and discharge summaries.
• Get and track insurance authorizations when applicable.
• Complete departmental program evaluation in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Function as a case manager and assist in coordinating and obtaining, other needed services.
• Supervise clinical fellowship year for staff speech language pathologist where appropriate.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• Master's Degree or its equivalent in the field of Speech and Language Pathology. Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Hearing Association OR be in clinical fellowship year
• Current State Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Three years' experience working with young children as a speech/language pathologist is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation
  • $65,000-$90,000 (depending on experience)
• Benefits
  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Sick)
  • Retirement plan 403(b)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Life/Accident insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Who We Are

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.