Speech Language Therapist - SLP

Merakey; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Backup childcare access

EAP benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join our Mount Pleasant, PA team. The role involves evaluating and treating students with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, and coordinating IEP plans for grades K-12+.

Salary can reach up to $78,000 yearly. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, documenting treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to restore or maintain client well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Experience with children with autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and identify client needs.
• Document and update IEPs, progress notes, and clinical records.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in Mount Pleasant, PA.

Earn up to $78,000 per year

Position Details

We are looking for a licensed professional who provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of clients/students with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Plans coordinated care to clients/students in grades K-12+. Plans, implements and evaluates client/student IEP plans to restore or maintain client/student well-being. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Job Description

• Performs clinical assessments; identifies clients needs.
• Document, prepare/revise and completes an individualized education plan (IEP), progress notes, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Analyze client needs and administer appropriate care as outlined in the IEP.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Provides appropriate plan, treatment and evaluation for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Maintain pertinent records of specific tests performed and progress made.
• Educate client/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication and appropriate IEP plans through family members.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

• State required license - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Master's Degree
• Experience working with children with autism is preferred