Speech Language Pathologist

Accel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct and consultative therapy in K-12+ settings. You will evaluate students, contribute to IEPs, manage AAC devices, and collaborate with teachers and MET teams to support student progress.

Applicants must hold a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, AZ SLP certificate and DH license, and AZ fingerprint clearance, plus HIPAA-compliant documentation and Medicaid billing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Arizona SLP certificate and Department of Health Speech-Language Pathology License.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Ability to obtain AHCCCS number for Medicaid billing; NPI and AHCCS ID required.
• Background check required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and direct speech and language therapy services.
• Evaluate and write evaluation reports for students receiving services.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs.
• Program augmentative communication devices and monitor maintenance.
• Participate in MET and IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to implement therapy.
• Document progress and submit reports within designated timeframes.
• Maintain records and Medicaid billing documentation.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Arizona SLP Certificate & DH License

Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ)

AHCCCS/Medicaid billing eligibility

Tools

N/A

Job description

Work Schedule & Paid Breaks

• Full -Time Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
• 10 Month Position (August-May)
• Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring)
• Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends

ACCEL's student population consists of AAC users and students with a variety of developmental disabilities in K-12+ educational settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide consultative and direct speech and language therapy services.
• Evaluate and write evaluation reports for students receiving services.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans and instructional programs.
• Responsible for programming augmentative communication devices and monitors maintenance requirements for those devices.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) meetings when appropriate.
• Participate in the individual education planning, collaborating with teachers as appropriate for each student to receive speech/language therapy.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs.
• Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of student's progress, documenting progress with the same frequency as for all ACCEL students.
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student's progress.
• Submit all reports within designated time frames.
• Maintain an accurate record keeping system.
• Maintain attendance and hourly contact records for Medicaid.
• Submit Medicaid billing as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate and Department of Health Speech-Language Pathology License.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Obtain an AHCCCS number for submission of Medicaid billing. Current NPI number and AHCCS ID will be needed.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a required background check.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Clients may exhibit inappropriate physical behavior which may include hitting, biting, kicking, etc.