Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Early Intervention

Powerback; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 71,635 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education with free CEUs

Exclusive discounts on services

Job summary

A leader in rehabilitation services is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy for children aged birth to three. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and documentation, as well as providing education to caregivers. This role offers full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules with a competitive salary ranging from $52.00 to $60.00 per hour, along with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Provide and direct speech therapy services for children aged birth to three.
• Conduct evaluations and produce Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) goals.
• Document child’s treatment and provide caregiver education.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment schedule and communicate changes to the IFSP.
• Conduct evaluations and determine the need for interventions.
• Supervise students and provide mentorship as needed.

Skills

Children's speech therapy

Assessment and treatment planning

Parent and caregiver education

Communication skills

Education

Appropriate State License

NYSED Certification TSHH or TSSLD

Job description

Overview

Full time, Part time, & PRN (casual) schedules available

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for full time and part time hires

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.

Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.

Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.

Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.

H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.

Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist, Early Intervention provides and directs speech therapy services to children aged birth to three, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.

Provides speech therapy services to children as outlined in their treatment plan and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention procedures.

Conducts evaluations annually and performs six-month reviews of IFSPs to determine the need for intervention and treatment and produce IFSP goals.

Produces discharge reports in advance of reaching age-out of Early Intervention to assist with the transition process, or as required at discharge from caseload.

Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to parents and other treatment team members.

Establishes treatment schedule and provides frequency of services as determined by IFSP.

Communicates and documents changes to the IFSP as needed.

Participates in co-treatment or IFSP consultation with other treatment team members to ensure coordination of patient care.

Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the development of the child across therapeutic environments.

Documents results of the child’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.

Adapts treatment plans to meet the individual needs of the child.

Provides recommendations and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication or feeding skills and instructs family in the use of augmentative communication devices when necessary.

Provides parent and caregiver education for appropriate speech-language procedures or home programming to allow carry-over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.

Supervises students and provides mentorship, as needed.

Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.

Communicates with management regarding caseload status and capacity for new referrals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Appropriate State License

NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile

Posted Salary Range

USD $52.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.

Bonus

USD $3,000.00