Speech-Language Pathologist: Therapeutic Impact & Teamwork

Easter-Seal; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals Arkansas provides speech therapy services to individuals served, conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and delivering both individual and group sessions in a clinic setting.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and CFY eligibility, with documentation of practicum hours and a Speech Praxis Test passing score.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Certification by state board as licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or CFY eligible.
• Completed all clinical practicum hours.
• Passing score of Speech Praxis Test.

Responsibilities

• Interviews individual/caregiver to discuss and establish needs.
• Administers appropriate tests and evaluates functional level.
• Communicates information to team participants and provides input for treatment plan development.
• Makes referral or recommendation for therapy and/or equipment.
• Develops treatment plan from evaluation results.
• Conducts individual and/or group sessions within clinic to work on specific objectives.
• Communicates program and program changes to team members for consistency and reinforcement throughout disciplines.
• Modifies treatment and equipment when necessary in response to development and progress with present treatment.
• Completes paperwork and other documentation as required by the program, licensing agencies, and funding sources.
• Utilizes positive behavior supports / appropriate methods to manage inappropriate behavior/responses.
• Counsels individual, parents and/or family members regarding treatment programs and home programming and follow-through.
• Provides in-service to staff regarding treatment materials and techniques.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Easter Seals Arkansas provides speech therapy services to individuals served, conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and delivering both individual and group sessions in a clinic setting.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and CFY eligibility, with documentation of practicum hours and a Speech Praxis Test passing score.