Step Forward Therapy is on a mission to improve the overall quality of life for the children and families we serve. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary team of therapists use evidence-based, traditional, and innovative therapy methods that address the individual needs of each child. We work closely with families to provide support and education to foster growth and improve a child’s ability to engage in a meaningful and purposeful manner at school, at home, and in the community.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time, pediatric speech-language pathologist who is playful, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, resourceful, and motivated. Our privately owned clinic is open Monday - Friday with no weekend hours! If you enjoy working with children, and you would like to join our team, please contact Adrianna Costello, HR Manager at adriannac@stepfwdtherapy.com or 224-248-9449.

Responsibilities:

Completion of documentation for all pre-authorizations, initial evaluations, re-evaluations, assessments, insurance reports, medical reviews, appeal processes and progress reports
Administer evaluations, tests, or examinations to pediatric patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments
Develop or implement individualized treatment plans for speech-language issues
Collect accurate data and make data-based decisions
Write reports and complete daily documentation, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients
Maintain communication with families, doctors, schools, and other relevant service providers ensuring communication related to the client's program
Create home programs to foster an environment for skills that will carry over into the home, and educate family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies
Monitor patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly
Maintain caseload and productivity
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in all team and individual meetings
Follow policies and procedures as established by the organization
Follow company procedures for canceling/scheduling clients, as necessary
Maintain and contribute to clinic cleanliness/organization (daily and weekly)
Maintain a safe work environment and create/maintain an orderly and organized clinic

Qualifications:

SLP-CF or SLP-CCC
Current license from the State of Illinois in Speech Language pathology
1-year communications experience, preferred
1-year pediatrics experience, preferred
Strong knowledge of child development (specifically birth to 18 years), preferred
Experience with and passion for working with children, preferred
Personable, playful, positive, and patient with the ability to effectively build rapport with children and families
Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of internal and external audiences, ability to maintain confidentiality, positivity, and professionalism
Self-motivated with the willingness and accountability to exceed client expectations
Analytical mind and solutions-driven thinking
Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, as well as multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Works well with others, as well as independently in a supportive manner and can forge and maintain relationships
Must be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a background check
Must be dog-friendly - we have therapy dogs in the office

Physical Requirements

Periods of extensive standing (up to 2 hours at times), walking, and running
Navigating uneven surfaces
Requires lifting (25 - 30 lbs), positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients
Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

Ability to commute/relocate:

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

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