AZ EI Pediatric Speech Therapist PHX East Valley

Rise Services Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated early intervention service provider in Arizona seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluations and therapy for children from birth to three years old. This role requires collaborating with families and medical providers in their natural environments, such as homes and daycares. Candidates should have a Master's in Speech Therapy and preferred pediatric experience. A successful background check and Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card are mandatory. This position offers competitive pay and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of AzEIP standards of practice for Early Interventionists within three years is required.
• Must be able to complete a successful background check.
• Meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct.
• Must pass a background check and obtain Fingerprint Clearance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and assessments for children under three years of age.
• Participate in Core Team meetings and Individual Family Service Plan meetings.
• Provide services in natural settings, such as homes and daycare.
• Deliver services in homes, daycare, parks, and other community settings.

Skills

In-home speech therapy experience

Pediatric experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Flexible schedule travel

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

RISE Early Intervention and Therapy for Developmental Disabilities, LLC

RISE Early Intervention and Therapy for Developmental Disabilities, LLC is a growing organization that provides support to families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs, helping them to build on their child's strengths, and to enhance and promote the child's growth, development and learning skills in their natural environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST to hire as independent contractors.

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children birth to three years of age. The Speech Pathologist will work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary core team in order to provide screenings, assessments, planning, and on‑going services in collaboration with the child's family, medical providers and other community representatives. The Pathologist will participate in a variety of meetings such as attend Core Team meetings, one‑on‑one family sessions, participate in Individual Family Service Plan meetings to name a few. The support and services the Pathologist provides are conducted in a natural environment (typically home, daycare, park, etc.), in context of the family's typical routines and activities so that information is meaningful and directly relevant to supporting the child. Candidates must be open to a flexible schedule, be willing to work evenings or weekends as needed for service provision to families and travel to attend meetings, training and to provide services in a natural setting in and around the Phoenix and/or east valley cities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy is required
• In‑home and clinical setting speech therapy experience required; pediatric experience is preferred
• Completion of the AzEIP standards of practice for Early Interventionists within three years of a start date is required, candidate must possess demonstrative knowledge of AzEIP Policies and Procedures and Team Based Model
• Meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as a Speech Pathologist, including applicable licensure.
• Must be able to complete a successful background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus

Important Notes on Continuing Education

If employed as a licensed, registered, and certified professional Speech Language Pathologist; the practitioner shall complete the continuing education units required to maintain professional credentialing. Services are supported under contract with Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) participating agency.

Compensation

RISE Early Intervention offers competitive pay depending on experience.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications on this posting and are interested in joining an amazing team that contributes in making a difference, apply online and include your resume and a cover letter with your application.

Accommodation Requests

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

• (a) Dedicated fax [phone]
• (b) Dedicated email [e-mail] (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY)
• (c) US mail 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206 - Attn Human Resources
• (d) Dedicated phone [phone] (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY)

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.