Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist

Professional Therapy Solutions; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance (BCBS PPO) 50% paid

401K

PTO/Sick/CES and paid holidays

CEU opportunities

Job summary

POP Pediatric Center is hiring a Speech Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team serving children from birth to 21.

As part of a neurodiversity-affirming, therapist-owned clinic, you will provide individualized treatment, collaborate with other professionals, and support families using AAC and Gestalt Language Processing. This full-time role offers supervision, ongoing training, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric patients and Early Intervention preferred.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients' areas for growth and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Support the patient's speech and language development using total communication strategies including AAC.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of Gestalt Language Processing framework.
• Educate patients and families to ensure carryover of treatment ideas within the natural environment.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Skills

Pediatric care

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Pop is looking to hire a speech therapist to join our multidisciplinary team!

WHY POP?

POP stands for the power of play. Pop is a neurodiverse affirming , therapist owned, multi- disciplinary pediatric center. We provide a collaborative, supportive, and engaging environment where our therapists receive weekly group and individual supervision. Our therapists are trained to use the POWER OF PLAY in their treatment with children.

POP provides opportunities for:

• Working with children birth to 21
• Working onsite in a warm and bright clinic setting
• Working with early intervention clients in the home and community
• Group and individual treatment
• Co-treats/Collaboration with other disciplines
• Staff development and training days onsite at POP
• Fun team outings and gatherings throughout the year
• Continuing education paid for by POP
• Large motor gyms and smaller rooms for meeting client’s therapy needs
• Upward growth opportunities in the organization

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients' areas for growth and develop individualized treatment plans
• Support the patient's speech and language development using total communication strategies including AAC
• Demonstrate understanding and use of Gestalt Language Processing framework
• Educate patients and their families to ensure carryover of treatment ideas within the natural environment
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

Skills

• Experience working with pediatric patients and within the Early Intervention system is preferred.
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

POP offers a very competitive full-time benefits package including:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience
• BCBS PPO including vision and dental 50% paid by POP for therapist and their family
• 401K
• PTO, sick hours, CEU hours and 7 paid holidays
• Onsite and offsite Continuing education opportunities

If interested please visit www.pop-pediatric.com for more information and reach out to set up an interview.