Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLPT) Independent Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking Pediatric Speech Language Pathology Therapist Contract Workers to join us in providing Early Intervention home based services to patients birth to age 3 in Allegheny County and / or Butler County. The Speech Therapist will be responsible to implement EI services according to the child's IFSP.

Therapists will have the ability to determine availability and schedule. Therapists will have the opportunity to collaborate with other speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and developmental specialists. Office space will be available as needed for administrative tasks related to caseload. Candidates must live in the Pittsburgh or surrounding areas.

Requirements :

Essential Functions :

• Must have the flexibility to schedule early intervention patients on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Provides Speech Language Therapy services to patients of all programs and external contracts.
• Speech Language Therapy treatment consists of evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, consultation, documentation, follow up and discharge planning.
• Evaluates and determines need for augmentative / alternative communication devices.
• Collaborates with medical team to evaluate and determine the need for adaptive feeding equipment and plan.
• Demonstrates awareness and ability to implement Speech Therapy treatment following all necessary safety precautions for self and patient.
• Ensure required documentation is completed for all patients within specific timeframe.
• The treatment provided is consistent with best practice, evidence-based practice, and adheres to all policies, procedures, and HIPAA.
• Ensures clear communication between the therapist and patient / family or other members of the medical team.
• Attends and participates in mandatory staff meetings.
• Demonstrate independence in professional growth through continuing education or other sources such as workshops, seminars, etc.
• Participates in the clinical education of students as appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills and Abilities Required :

Functional Requirements :