Speech-Language Pathologist

The Kidz Club PPEC; Bowling Green (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

401K or Student Loan Reimbursement

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Benefits

Job summary

A pediatric therapy center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat communication and feeding disorders in children. This position allows for a flexible schedule and offers various benefits such as PTO, health insurance, and 401K. Candidates must have a master's degree in speech-language pathology, CCC certification from ASHA, and pediatric experience. This role compensates at $40+/hour, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
• Clinical experience working with the pediatric population preferred.
• Current CPR (BLS) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose speech and language disorders for ages birth to 21.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Standardized assessment tools

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

Job description

Overview

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at TKC Therapy
Full-time, Part-time, or PRN -- you make your own schedule!

About Us: TKC Therapy provides in-house, high-quality, and intensive PT, OT, and ST services to children attending The Kidz Club (TKC), a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center. PPEC centers provide daily skilled nursing care to medically-complex children, ages birth to under 21.

Learn more about us by visiting our website.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose a variety of speech, language, and feeding disorders for the medical population, ages birth to 21.
• Develop individualized treatment plans following a comprehensive evaluation to address clients' communication and feeding difficulties.
• Utilize evidence-based practice in therapy sessions tailored to each client's specific needs.
• Complete all documentation and treatment plans in a timely, thorough manner.
• Provide education and guidance to clients, families, and caregivers on strategies for carry-over therapy at home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Stay current with advancements in the field through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state licensing boards.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master\'s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program, your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA, and state licensure from the Department of Health.
• Clinical experience working with the pediatric population (medical pediatric population strongly preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency using standardized assessment tools, therapeutic interventions, and assistive technologies relevant to the field.
• Commitment to maintaining professional competency and adhering to HIPAA policies and ethical standards.
• Current CPR (BLS) certificate.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule – start/end time and daily scheduling of patients is heavily up to therapist, as long as caseload productivity is being met. We are open Saturdays if you’d like the opportunity to see extra hours, but this is not required.
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K or Student Loan Reimbursement
• Health Benefits or HRA
• Vision and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary)
• Long-Term Care with Death Benefit
• FSA - Dependent Care
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance packages
• Always Closed Nights, Sundays, and Major Holidays

Pay

$40+/hour, subject to increase based off of pay qualifier