Full-Time SLP

Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Position Overview: A licensed professional specializing in the assessment diagnosis treatment and prevention of speech language voice communication and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with individuals across the lifespan from infants to older adults to enhance their communication abilities and quality of life.

1. Have a passion and cultural sensitivity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with communication disorders.

2. Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify speech language voice fluency and swallowing disorders.

3. Use evidence-based assessment tools standardized tests informal assessments and observations and techniques to identify client needs and to develop accurate diagnoses.

4. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each clients needs and goals.

5. Provide therapy to improve articulation fluency voice receptive/expressive language phonology language delays stuttering voice impairments dysphagia and pragmatic communication skills.

6. Educate clients families and caregivers about communication strategies and progress.

7. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including teachers therapists medical professionals familiesand caregivers to ensure comprehensive care.

8. Advocate for client needs in educational medical and community settings.

9. Maintain accurate records including assessment results treatment plans progress notes and discharge summaries.

10. Provide guidance and training to clients families and support staff on strategies to enhance communication skills outside of therapy sessions.

11. Engage in prevention and early intervention programs to address potential speech and language issues.

12. Ensure compliance with state federal and organizational regulations as well as professional ethics. Uphold RightStart Therapy Services Inc polices procedures standards of conduct.

13. Stay updated with current research and trends through continuing education and professional development.

14. Any other duties that fall within an SLP scope of practice

15. Enjoy your job!

Requirements:

1. Education: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

2. Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (or eligibility to obtain). State license to practice as an SLP.

3. Experience: Prior work with children or individuals with developmental disorders preferred but not required. Experience in clinical educational or medical settings is beneficial.

4. Physical: Ability to lift move pull/push individuals who may weigh up to 35lbs. Physical ability to engage in active play and interventions (e.g. bending kneeling running).

5. CPR & First Aid Certification

6. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

7. Analytical skills for assessment and treatment planning.

8. Creativity and adaptability in designing and implementing therapy plans.

9. Patience empathy and a positive attitude.

10. Time management skills for submitting session notes evaluations promptly.

11. Organizational and proficiency skills for detailed data tracking.

Career Development

An SLP role offers growth opportunities including specialization in areas like augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) voice therapy or swallowing disorders. As well as pediatric feeding and neurogenic disorders. By addressing speech language and swallowing challenges SLPs make a profound impact on clients ability to communicate and lead fulfilling lives. Specialization certifications could increase pay while leading to supervisory leadership roles.