About the Job:
Speech-Language Pathologist - Pediatric (Day Care)
Embark on a fulfilling career as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist within our day care setting, where your expertise will directly enhance the communication abilities of children. In this role, you are not just a therapist, but a beacon of hope for families seeking solutions for their children’s communication disorders. You'll work intimately with young patients experiencing speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, providing tailored and evidence-based interventions. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in comprehensive therapeutic processes from initial assessment to the celebration of milestones, furthering your professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Compensation: DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed assessments to diagnose a variety of communication disorders in children within a daycare setting.
- Create customized treatment plans aimed at addressing individual challenges and goals.
- Carry out one-on-one therapy sessions that apply the latest evidence-based practices and techniques in speech pathology.
- Continuously monitor and record the progress of each child, making necessary adjustments to the treatment plans.
- Provide education and resources to family members and caregivers to facilitate supportive communication environments at home.
- Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals including pediatricians, psychologists, and educators to deliver holistic care.
- Maintain meticulous documentation of all patient interactions, treatment modalities, and outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a current Speech-Language Pathology certificate on or before the first day of employment.
- Associate degree or completion of a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance.
- Ability to pass a TB skin test.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with children and their families.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Prior experience working with pediatric populations, particularly in educational or day care settings.
- Additional certifications relevant to pediatric speech therapy.
- Experience in using various assessment tools and technologies in speech pathology.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Skills:
- Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills in speech-language pathology.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to make detailed observations and write clear, comprehensive reports.
- Empathy and patience to deal with sensitive situations and different patient needs.
- Effective collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Adaptability to different working environments and patient cases.
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