Speech Pathologist-Contractor

Starting at: $82.00/hour
Work Schedule: Part-Time approximately 25 hours per week. This is a contracted position.
Location:Itinerant - Remote work not available

Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someones life Achieva is seeking compassionate enthusiastic and reliable professionals to join our Early Intervention contractor team. If you value flexibility empowerment and family-centered work we welcome you to apply.

About Achieva
For over 70 years Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each persons unique aspirations.

Position Summary
Conducts developmental assessments develops individualized program plans and provides speech therapy services for children birth to three and consultation for their families. Services are provided in natural environments such as family homes and community settings in alignment with Early Intervention best practices.
Reports to the Speech/Language Pathologist Supervisor of Early Intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of children and family outcomes through evidence-based Early Intervention practices.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess the development of children with delays in communication hearing oral motor and feeding.
• Conduct assessments identify strengths and needs and make recommendations for treatment and intervention strategies.
• Share assessment results and progress updates with families and collaborate with other agencies and providers.
• Maintain organized and appropriate therapeutic equipment and materials; follow Universal Precautions.
• Collaborate effectively with other specialists within a Family-Guided Routines-Based Intervention framework.
• Establish rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with families.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Assistant Early Intervention Director and Director as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

• Equivalent of a Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology with at least one year of related experience.
• Must meet Act 33 Act 34 and FBI clearance requirements prior to providing services.
• Valid Pennsylvania drivers license and properly insured vehicle available for daily use.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Speech/Language Pathologist required.

Why Join Achieva
Purposeful Work: Empower families and make a direct impact in your local community.
Flexibility: Contractors set their own schedules and caseload parameters.
Supportive Culture: Be part of a values-based inclusive and mission-driven team.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected included and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for contracting without regard to race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin veteran status or genetic information.
We are dedicated to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in employment programs and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation contact Achievas Human Resources Department at ext. 650 or email