Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

Kelly Services; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates with reimbursement

1099 Independent contracting

On-site and off-site mentorship

School-Based Academy

Lending Library of testing tools

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to deliver school-based services in Norristown, PA, under a 1099 independent contracting arrangement. The role involves collaborating with a supervising SLP, supporting IEP goals, and participating in MDT meetings to assess student progress.

The position offers on-site mentorship from Clinical Directors, access to a Lending Library of testing tools, and a School-Based Academy for new therapists.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in an SLPA program or 30 semester hours in speech-language pathology from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Speech Language Pathologist to implement specialized therapy treatment, techniques, and instruction in accordance with IEPs of students being served.
• Participate in IEP and multi-disciplinary team meetings to assist in evaluating student needs, progress, and to develop or revise therapy interventions, objectives, and goals.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and implement classroom-based activities and instructional techniques to ensure carry-over of learning.
• Provide consultative services to parents in the therapy program of their child.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required student documentation and reports in compliance with deadlines and regulations.

Education

Associate's degree in an SLPA program or 30 semester hours in speech-language pathology

Job description

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to provide school-based services for a local school district in Norristown, PA.

Perks:

• We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.

• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility.

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.

• School-Based Academy: We provide support and community a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.

• Lending Library: Kelly Pediatric Therapy recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Speech Language Pathologist to implement specialized therapy treatment, techniques, and instruction in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) of students being served.

• Working with Speech Language Pathologist to participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and multi-disciplinary team meetings to assist in evaluating student needs/progress and to develop and/or revise individualized therapy interventions, objectives, and goals.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and implement classroom-based activities and instructional techniques to ensure carry-over of learning.

• Provide consultative services to parents in the therapy program of their child.

• Compile, maintain, and file all required student documentation and reports incompliance with deadlines, confidentiality laws, federal and state laws, State Board of Education regulations, and school administrative policies and procedures.

Company Profile:

Backed by the powerhouse of Kelly, we're a nationwide, leading, pediatric therapy and related-services company, dedicated to quality treatment and provider retention. Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians to serve these students is the catalyst for Kelly Pediatric Therapy's mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services. We’re proud to partner with providers who share our commitment to helping children thrive (like you). Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential!

Qualifications:

• Education: Complete an associate's degree in an SLPA program or earn at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent coursework) in speech-language and hearing from an accredited college.

• Fieldwork: Finish required supervised field work or practical training hours under a licensed speech-language pathologist

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Opportunity employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.