About the Job:
Speech-Language Pathologist - Pediatric (Day Care)
Join our dedicated team as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a pediatric day care setting, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children. In this role, you will diagnose and treat various communication and swallowing disorders, develop personalized therapy strategies, and work closely with families to support our young patients' needs. This role is ideal for compassionate, driven individuals eager to foster communication skills and enhance children's quality of life within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Compensation: DOE (Depends on Experience)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and diagnose communication disorders through thorough evaluations, using a variety of diagnostic tools and methods.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that cater specifically to the needs and goals of each patient.
- Conduct one-on-one therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based techniques and interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Continuously monitor and document patients' progress, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans to meet evolving needs.
- Educate parents, caregivers, and families on effective communication techniques and strategies to support their children's development.
- Collaborate with educators, healthcare providers, and other relevant professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records, report patient outcomes and progress to healthcare teams and family members.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or completion of Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program.
- Current Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate required by the start date.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Current TB skin test.
- Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pediatric speech-language pathology, particularly in day care or educational settings.
- Demonstrated ability to implement creative therapy solutions tailored to individual children.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups, including children, parents, and other healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical practices in speech-language pathology.
Skills:
- Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and software relevant to speech-language pathology.
- Excellent observation and analytical skills to accurately assess and diagnose disorders.
- Skilled in developing and implementing effective treatment plans.
- Strong communication and teaching skills to effectively educate and engage patients and families.
- Adept at working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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