Autism Speech Pathologist - Early Intervention Specialist

Soar Autism Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company contribution

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join a dynamic team focused on exceptional care for children with autism spectrum disorder. You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, design comprehensive plans for ages 2-6, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.

The role emphasizes family engagement, progress monitoring, and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Desire to be part of an organization working to advance the standard of autism therapy.
• Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited program.
• License to practice speech pathology in the state of your chosen center (i.e., Arizona or Colorado).
• Preference to SLPs with 3+ years of experience, but open to new SLPs starting their career.
• Prior experience with AAC or interest in learning from our clinical teams.
• Embody a playful spirit and the ability to connect and engage with young children.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children with ASD.
• Design and implement comprehensive treatment plans to improve communication skills of children aged 2-6, utilizing a variety of therapeutic strategies and tools.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including behavior analysts, occupational therapists, and psychologists, to provide holistic care.
• Engage families in the therapeutic process, providing education, resources, and support to enhance their child's communication development.
• Continuously monitor and document progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Child engagement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

AAC familiarity

Education

Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Tools

AAC tools experience

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join a dynamic team focused on exceptional care for children with autism spectrum disorder. You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, design comprehensive plans for ages 2-6, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.

The role emphasizes family engagement, progress monitoring, and evidence-based practices.