Reporting To: Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist Supervisor (CFS)
Location: Lanham, Maryland
Work Schedule: Flexible Hours
Are you looking for a position that gives you the opportunity to help children and challenges you to become a better therapist? Do you dream of working for a company that puts ethics, integrity, and professionalism as its top priorities and truly values their employees? Do you have a skill set you want to share with others? ThenChildren's Evaluation & Therapy Center (CETC)is the right place for you!
CETCis seeking a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessments and treat clients with speech and hearing disorders.CETCprovides you with everything you need to make the greatest impact possible, including comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary, and job flexibility. We go above and beyond with mentorship and support from our leaders, colleague-to-colleague guidance, and unlimited options to continue to cultivate your passion. It does not stop there:CETCalso provides access toprofessional development, an annual stipend for materials, and a leadership team that will support you personally and professionally throughout your career. Change your path, hone your specialty, and build your expertise - the options for career growth withCETCare unlimited.
Key Functions:
Develop a curriculum that can help build communication skills
Assess communication (speech and language) skills through screenings and evaluation
Complete comprehensive assessments in the area of need
Conducts therapy sessions in accordance with the individual's plan of care and evaluation results.
Contributes to the development of individual plans of care using a multidisciplinary approach.
Responsible for the re-evaluation of classified patients as outlined in the state rules and regulations.
Participates in meetings concerning individual patients when requested.
Consults with the parents, administration, and other staff personnel.
Works cooperatively with community agencies and the multi-disciplinary team concerned with the speech-language health of children.
Facilitates patient growth and progress toward stated objectives of speech-language therapy.
Identify patients at risk for later communication problems.
Complete daily documentation of services and outcomes.
Manage caseloads, services, and scheduling.
Perform individual therapy based on client needs
Collaborate and consult with professionals, providers, families, and teachers
Will be trained on providing services through teletherapy on various telemedicine platforms
Competencies:
Knowledge of speech, language, fluency, voice, swallowing and pragmatic language disorders
Excellent and effective oral communication and writing skills
Ability to meet federal and state regulations for licensure and certification
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to be flexible and creative
Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills
Recognize the need to respond to culturally diverse communities
Understand, utilize, and remain abreast of best practices and therapy modalities within the field
Experience in evaluation, scoring, and interpreting assessments and screening measures
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology
Able to obtain a State of Maryland clinical fellow licensure through ASHA
Experience in the field of speech-language pathology
Adaptable and flexible work schedule (e.g., evenings and Saturdays, if required)
Pediatric experience preferred
Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:
There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
Physical Demands - Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
COVID-19 considerations - We provide PPE supplies and follow CDC protocols.
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CETC provides you with everything you need to make the greatest impact possible, including comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary, and job flexibility. We go above and beyond with mentorship and support from our leaders, colleague-to-colleague guidance, and unlimited options to continue to cultivate your passion. It does not stop there: CETC also provides a stipend for professional development, an annual stipend for materials, and a CFS who will support you personally and professionally throughout your career. Change your path, hone your specialty, and build your expertise - the options for career growth with CETC are unlimited.
*CEO and CFS discretion to waive requirements for staff/candidates who show notable promise, potential, skills, and abilities suitable to the organization's needs.
CETC is an experienced provider of services for school-based and clinical pediatric population. We believe that every child has the opportunity to succeed and the potential to grow. That is why we employ the Best & Brightest. Learn more about us at https://www.childrensetc.net/apply/
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the Chief Operating Officer.
Children's Evaluation & Therapy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.