Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - CCC-SLP

Kids Watch Primary Pediatrics and Urgent Care; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive W-2 hourly pay

Administrative & scheduling support

Furnished clinical space

Job summary

KidsWatch Pediatrics is expanding to include speech-language evaluations and therapy. The role will start with one fixed weekday block or two half-day blocks, with hours potentially increasing as caseload grows.

The SLP will perform pediatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, document progress, and educate families. Remote work is not indicated; on-site clinic space is provided with administrative support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current CCC-SLP certification.
• Active and unrestricted licensure as an SLP (US).
• strong clinical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric speech and language evaluations.
• Provide treatment for articulation, language, fluency, and social communication.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, and documentation promptly.
• Educate parents and provide home-practice recommendations.
• Coordinate care with pediatric providers and external clinicians.
• Follow payer-related requirements and documentation standards.
• Assist in developing clinical workflows for the new program.
• Provide feeding/swallowing services when trained and approved.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification

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.