Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - CCC-SLP

Night Watch Pediatric and Adult Urgent Care; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished clinical space

Administrative support

Competitive hourly compensation

Job summary

KidsWatch Pediatrics is expanding to offer speech-language evaluations and therapy for pediatrics. We seek an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist to launch and grow this new service line.

The position will initially be one fixed weekday block or two half-day blocks, with hours potentially increasing as caseload grows. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating articulation, language, fluency, and social-communication concerns, developing goals, and coordinating with other

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Virginia speech-language pathology license.
• Master's degree in speech-language pathology.
• Current CCC-SLP certification.
• At least two years of pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Willingness to complete payer credentialing and enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric speech and language evaluations.
• Provide treatment for articulation, language, fluency, and social-communication concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
• Complete evaluations and required documentation promptly.
• Provide education and home-practice recommendations to parents.
• Coordinate care with pediatricians and other providers as authorized.
• Follow payer authorization, visit limits, and documentation requirements.
• Assist with developing clinical workflows and resources for the new program.
• Provide feeding/swallowing services only when trained and indicated.

Skills

VA license

Strong communication

Strong documentation

Organizational skills

Willingness to credentialing

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP

Tools

CAQH profile

Type 1 NPI

Job description

Starting Schedule: Approximately 6-10 hours per week

Anticipated Clinical Start: After payer credentialing and participating effective dates are confirmed

About KidsWatch Pediatrics

KidsWatch Pediatrics is expanding its pediatric services to include speech-language evaluations and therapy. We are seeking an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist to help launch and grow this new service line.

The position will initially consist of one fixed weekday block or two half-day blocks. Hours may increase as the patient caseload develops.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric speech and language evaluations.
• Provide treatment for articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency and social-communication concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes and required documentation promptly.
• Provide parents with education and home-practice recommendations.
• Coordinate care with KidsWatch pediatricians and outside providers when authorized.
• Follow payer authorization, visit-limit and documentation requirements.
• Assist with developing appropriate clinical workflows and assessment resources for the new program.
• Provide feeding or swallowing services only when appropriately trained, clinically indicated and payer-approved.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Virginia speech-language pathology license.
• Master's degree in speech-language pathology.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology-CCC-SLP.
• At least two years of pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Type 1 NPI and current CAQH profile, or willingness to establish and maintain them.
• Willingness to complete payer credentialing and enrollment through KidsWatch Pediatrics.
• Professional liability coverage as required by the practice.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to commit to a consistent weekly afternoon or early-evening schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient pediatric or private-practice experience.
• Experience with Early Intervention and school referrals.
• Feeding, AAC or autism-related communication experience.
• Bilingual skills.

What KidsWatch Offers

• Competitive W-2 hourly compensation.
• Payment for all required clinical, documentation, training and meeting time.
• Existing pediatric referral relationships.
• Administrative, scheduling, authorization and billing support.
• Furnished clinical space and evaluation materials.
• Collaboration with pediatric medical providers.
• Opportunity to help shape a new pediatric speech-therapy program.
• Potential for increased hours as the caseload grows.

Hiring And Credentialing Process

The hiring and credentialing process will begin immediately. The active patient-care start date is contingent upon license verification, background screening, references, completed payer credentialing and written confirmation of applicable payer effective dates.