Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist SLP Temporary

momentum-formerly-ucpla; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality therapy services to children and their families. This temporary position offers a chance to make a significant impact while working in a friendly and supportive environment. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will ensure that each child receives personalized care tailored to their needs. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy from an ASHA approved school required.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment appropriate to the needs of children and families.
• Maintain clinic documentation in a timely fashion, including daily notes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Experience

Confidentiality

Patience and Understanding

Education

Master of Arts or Science in Speech Therapy

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Raintree Documentation Software

Job description

Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

At Momentum, we understand that our employees are our most important asset. As part of our commitment to offer our employees competitive wages, we are excited to announce that Momentum is increasing pay rates for many of our positions.

Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) is hiring a temporary Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide high quality, compassionate, and professional services to children and their families.

This position is temporary and is based on Momentum's current needs.

Speech Language Pathologist Essential Responsibilities:

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals
• Identifies different communication styles to develop effective communication with staff, parents, teachers, and community partners
• Provides treatment appropriate to the needs of child and their families
• Tracks upcoming reports due based on the funder
• Acts as a liaison between the funder (school team, family, etc.) and the leadership team to pro-actively identify areas of concerns and maintain strong relationships with the community
• Maintains clinic documentation in a timely fashion, including daily notes in Raintree, and progress reports
• Collaborates with other service providers, including, when appropriate, other therapists and classroom teacher
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications:

• Master of Arts or Science degree from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) approved school of Speech Therapy; required
• Meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language Pathology; required
• Strong Clinical Fellows will be considered
• Minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology; required
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Possess sufficient patience and understanding to approach people and their desired wants and needs.
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.