Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Per Diem (Weekend)

Bierman Autism Centers • Westfield, IN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Bierman Autism Centers is looking for Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with weekend availability to join a motivated and energetic team focused on transforming the lives of children diagnosed with autism. You will be committed to working in-home with families and helping caregivers and their child grow on their terms. You will constantly challenge yourself to gain new skills, try new methods and adapt to be better to help each child. Our one-on-one approach is focused on natural play to teach foundational skills our kids can build on, such as self-advocacy and communication. Every child’s success is unique! We continually challenge ourselves to do anything it takes to enable our kids to reach their potential on their terms.

The Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) has a primary responsibility to accelerate client success. The SLP will formulate and implement individualized treatment plans for a caseload of clients in their assigned location. They will ensure the oversight of clinical quality, prescription fulfillment, ethical practice, and client outcomes. Qualified candidates will enjoy working with children, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be well organized, flexible, patient, and dependable. They will be highly motivated, naturally take initiative, be willing to learn, remain curious, and look to make a larger, positive impact.

Why Become a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with Bierman?

Flexible Weekend Hours: You tell us your weekend availability, and we will get your clients scheduled! Our ideal candidate is available 10 - 16 hours on the weekend.
Competitive Pay: Pay is based on candidate qualifications and experience.
Be a Part of a Great Team: You’ll be part of a passionate, empathetic, and supportive team. We host optional engagement events throughout the year such as Spirit Weeks, Pajama Days, Trivia Nights, Monthly Wellness Competitions and more!

Fun and Challenging Responsibilities for our Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs):

Direct, design and implement programs for SLP services for assigned clients
Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients
Repeat evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines
Ensure client programming is ethical, appropriately individualized, and provided with integrity
Update progress reports for assigned clients
Properly document all activities according to professional and funder guidelines
Keep current with professional literature, research, and best practices
Develop, implement, and drive processes
Drive coordination of care with ABA and Speech services
Maintain relationships with parents of current clients and conduct caregiver collaboration and training sessions
Provide input and leadership in our business direction
Conduct clinical presentations to staff to promote collaboration and skill development
Attend clinical staff meetings
Attend collaboration meetings with BCBAs
Promote Bierman Autism Centers within the community

Requirements

Basic & Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry clients who are at least 30 pounds
Must have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client’s speech
Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or database systems
Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
Must be able to administer medication to clients

Job Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
Willingness to work weekend hours, in-home
Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
State Licensure
Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Must be detail-oriented
Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization
Ability to act with integrity and professionalism
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Must have knowledge of MacOS and be comfortable operating in a primarily MacOS environment
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology platforms including CentralReach and Tableau
Ability to maintain required licensure to practice while employed

We can’t wait to review your application and for you to join our team!

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