Speech Language Pathologist - Early Intervention Job Listing at Pivot Physical Therapy in Manakin-Sabot, VA (Job ID 9719)

Description

Pivot has an immediate need for a Speech Language Pathologist for Early Intervention atour Tuckahoe Clinic in Manakin-Sabot, VA!

Job Summary:

Adhering to principles consistent with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, the Speech-Language Pathologist provides for the evaluation, rehabilitation, and treatment of developmental delays and conditions of children ages birth – 3 years.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treats children, ages birth – 3 years, within their home or the child's natural environment, who have been referred for speech therapy.
• Adheres to the services in accordance with the measurable result/outcome/goal, frequency, duration, beginning and end dates outlined on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Adheres to documentation standards established by Early Intervention and submits all session notes, outcome summaries and other reports as deemed necessary in a timely manner.
• Maintains a patient visit schedule consistent with the needs of the families, while eliminating unnecessary travel.
• Works with the child's family/caregiver(s) to provide strategies they can work on to address the child's developmental delay(s).
• Treats children of all race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice
• Respects and understands the child/family's right to services and right to involvement in service decisions
• Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law
• Prepares and submits reports, assuring confidentiality and following all HIPAA guidelines.
• Attends meetings as required
• Communicates effectively with other members of the Early Intervention team
• Keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Early Intervention.
• Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and to share with the clinic personnel information gained
• Completes annual training and all other mandatory trainings, within a minimum of 24 training hours per fiscal year relevant to Early Intervention.
• Prepares and give talks to community groups and participates in community outreach events in support of Pivot's mission, as requested
• Maintains good public relations with all community sources
• Plans for future improvement in procedures and organization of the program
• Keeps current and adheres to policies and procedures as required by the counties served.
• Actively participates and adheres to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Corporate Compliance program

Non-Essential Functions:

• Adheres to professional dress code.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Required Education, Certifications and Licenses:

• Graduate of a ASHA accredited school of Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience: Previous experience in pediatric setting preferred
• State licensure or be eligible for state licensure
• Current (or ability to obtain) First Aide and CPR/BLS Card (infant/child); FBI/Fingerprint Clearance*; Child Abuse Clearance*; Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check*

*Clearance must have been obtain within the past 5 years

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Access to secure computer/internet access to:
  • Review IFSPs
  • Receive pertinent e-mails from Director of Early Intervention
  • Prepare Progress Monitoring Summaries and other reports deemed necessary by EI
• Able to trouble shoot; strong sense of decision making and judgment; action oriented; approachable
• Team player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintain composure when dealing with conflict; thoughtful of others, courteous
• Active listening skills and able to adapt to change
• Effectively manages time and manages priorities