Pediatric Speech Therapist - FT

Rise Services Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A growing developmental support organization in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy for children with developmental disabilities. The role requires a Master's degree in Speech Therapy and experience in pediatric settings. The ideal candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide services in natural environments, with flexibility in scheduling. Competitive pay is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Therapy is required.
• Experience in in-home and clinical settings is required; pediatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AzEIP Policies and Procedures is required.
• Must meet all professional requirements and licensure for a Speech Pathologist.
• Must complete a successful background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary core team.
• Conduct services in natural environments such as homes, daycares, and parks.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with families and medical providers.

Skills

Speech therapy experience

Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Education

Masters Degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tucson Wilmot, AZ - Tucson, AZ

Position Type: Contractor

Education Level: Masters Degree in Related Field

Salary Range: $80.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Limited or Occasional

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Description

RISE Early Intervention and Therapy for Developmental Disabilities, LLC is a growing organization that provides support to families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs, helping them to build on their child's strengths, and to enhance and promote the child's growth, development and learning skills in their natural environment.

We are seeking SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST to hire as independent contractors!

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children birth to three years of age.
The Speech Pathologist will work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary core team in order to provide screenings, assessments, planning, and on-going services in collaboration with the child's family, medical providers and other community representatives. The Pathologist will participate in a variety of meetings such as attend Core Team meetings, one-on-one family sessions, participate in Individual Family Service Plan meetings to name a few. The support and services the Pathologist provides are conducted in a natural environment (typically home, daycare, park, etc.), in context of the family's typical routines and activities so that information is meaningful and directly relevant to supporting the child. Candidates must be open to a flexible schedule, be willing to work evenings or weekends as needed for service provision to families and travel to attend meetings, training and to provide services in a natural setting in and around the Phoenix and/or east valley cities.

Qualifications

RELEVANT INFORMATION: This is an independent contract position.

• Masters Degree in Speech Therapy is required
• In-home and clinical setting speech therapy experience required; pediatric experience is preferred
• Completion of the AzEIP standards of practice for Early Interventionists within three years of a start date is required, candidate must possess demonstrative knowledge of AzEIP Policies and Procedures and Team Based Model
• Meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as a Speech Pathologist, including applicable licensure.
• Must be able to complete a successful background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus

Important Notes on Continuing Education: If employed as a licensed, registered, and certified professional Speech Language Pathologist; the practitioner shall complete the continuing educations units required to maintain professional credentialing. Services are supported under contract with Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) participating agency.

RISE Early Intervention offers competitive pay depending on experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
(a) Dedicated fax [phone]
(b) Dedicated email [e-mail] DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone [phone] Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.