Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct speech-language services to preschool and school-aged children with developmental diagnoses, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, documentation, and communication with families and interdisciplinary team members. The SLP provides services to support students’ functional communication and participation across environments.

Education

Master’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders from an ASHA-accredited university.
Current Florida Speech-Language Pathology license and/or certification as required.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

Experience

Minimum of one year of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Experience providing speech-language services to preschool and school-aged children with developmental diagnoses preferred.
Experience or interest in supporting children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Experience working with children on the autism spectrum preferred.
Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Credentials

Valid driver’s license.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
Current Department of Health Speech-Language Pathology License from the State of Florida.
Florida Medicaid provider number and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred; training may be provided to obtain certification.
All employees must successfully pass a background screening and drug test as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct screenings and obtain necessary data to determine the need for intervention, treatment planning, and implementation.
Serve as a liaison among clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to conduct specialized evaluations, interpret and communicate evaluation findings, establish client schedules, and coordinate treatment plans.
Monitor clients’ responses to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to achieve goals in accordance with physician orders.
Develop appropriate home and community programming to maintain and enhance clients’ performance in their natural environments.
Document results of client assessments, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services. Participate in discharge planning.
Collaborate with instructional staff on communication interventions and modify classroom environments to meet students’ communication needs.
Provide training and support on visual support strategies for use in classroom environments.
Provide training and support in the use of low-tech and high-tech communication systems.
Review the quality and appropriateness of services delivered and individual speech-language therapy programs to promote effectiveness and efficiency using established criteria.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Easterseals Southwest Florida is dedicated to providing exceptional service to children, youth and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. We offer the highest quality of care throughout our clients’ lives so they can enjoy access, opportunities and more dynamic life choices. The agency was founded in 1946 and for more than 76 years has offered therapies, services and enrichments across our region.

Through public and private funding as well as philanthropy, Easterseals administers a variety of therapies -- occupational, physical, speech and more -- as well as educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young: The Lily School Pre-K, ABA Academy, VIP High School, Adult Employment Services & Day Training as well as enrichment programs in art, music and performing arts. Community partnerships enhance offerings and include equine therapy at InStride Therapy and projects in organic farming with Operation Eco Vets garden on the Easterseals campus. Therapists are also actively enhancing therapies and services within the autism spectrum, allowing Easterseals to serve this growing community.

Easterseals SWFL strives to be an Employer-of-Choice and is proud to offer our employees a rich, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, options for a medical plan, dental and/or vision plans, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and paid holidays.

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