Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP or SLPA)

Connected Hearts Pediatric Therapy; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Build your own caseload

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Direct mentorship

Job summary

Connected Hearts Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistant for a mobile, home- and school-based role in Palm Beach County. This 1099 independent contractor position offers flexible hours and the ability to tailor your caseload by traveling between clients’ homes and schools.

You will provide evaluations and therapy, develop individualized plans, collaborate with families and educators, and keep thorough documentation while practicing neurodiversity-affirming

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent required.
• ASHA certification and Florida state licensure required.
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of neurodiversity-affirming practices.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric speech-language assessments and therapy in homes and schools.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for each child.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals for cohesive care.
• Stay current with best practices in pediatric SLP and neurodiversity-affirming care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions and progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Flexible scheduling

Neurodiversity-affirming practices

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Florida state licensure

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist/Assistant Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Location: Palm Beach County Hours: Flexible Caseload: Varies – Opportunity for growth or maintaining a small caseload

About Us

Connected Hearts Pediatric therapy is a mobile pediatric therapy company providing home based/school based services to children and families in Palm Beach County and its' surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized speech and language therapy services to children in our community. We pride ourselves in being a neurodiversity affirming practice and believe in implementing child-led, strength based treatment methods. We are currently seeking a skilled and dynamic Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to join our team.

Job Description

As a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist/Assistant in this role, you will have the flexibility to design your own schedule while traveling between clients’ homes and schools. This is a unique opportunity for those who value work-life balance and wish to tailor their caseload according to their preferences. Whether you're looking to grow as more hours/clients are referred, or maintain a smaller, more manageable caseload, this position offers the flexibility to meet your professional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive speech and language assessments and therapy to pediatric clients in their homes and schools.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the specific needs of each child.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure cohesive and effective therapy.
• Stay current with best practices in pediatric speech-language therapy and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of therapy sessions and progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and FL state licensure required.
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric experience preferred.
• Demonstrate an understanding and implementation of neurodiversity-affirming practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a flexible schedule effectively.

Benefits

• Flexible hours to accommodate your personal and professional needs.
• Opportunity to build and manage your own caseload.
• Potential for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Direct education and mentorship provided