Speech-Language Pathologist - Nonprofit

Company: Easterseals Southwest Florida
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary: Provide direct Speech Therapy services to clients with special needs, including assessments, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Deliver Speech-Language Therapy under physicians' orders to evaluate and provide treatment for Communication/Swallowing Delays and Disorders. Treatment locations may include inclusion preschool, center-based elementary school, outpatient clinic, charter schools. This position is full-time. Education: Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an ASHA accredited University. Experience: A minimum of one year experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Have a working knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point). Experience working with children and adults with Autism preferred. Required Credentials: Must have a valid Driver's License. Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellowship from ASHA and Department of Health License from the state of Florida (or license eligible). Florida Medicaid number and National Provider Identification number preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification preferable but will train to obtain certification. Responsibilities:

• Conduct screenings of clients and obtains necessary data to determine need for intervention, treatment planning and implementation.
• Serve as liaison to client, family and team to conduct specialized evaluations, interpret and communicate evaluation findings, establish client schedules, and coordinate treatment plans.
• Monitor client's response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develop appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the client in their own environment.
• Document results of client's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Participate in discharge planning.
• Review the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
• Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Easterseals SWFL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • CEU/Licensure Bank Medical specialties:
    • Pediatrics COVID-19 considerations: Continued emphasis on consistent hand washing and cleanliness of workspaces. License/Certification:
      • Cert of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
      • Driver's License (Required)
      • CPR Certification (Preferred)

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