Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

About the Role

As an Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist - PRN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the trajectory of a child's life during the most critical stage of development by delivering person-centered, therapeutic interventions that support daily living skills, independence, and overall well-being. You will collaborate with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote functional skills, participation, and quality of life across home and community settings.

At Grafton, we remove administrative burdens so you can focus on what matters most—the families you serve. Case management, billing, and technology support are handled for you, and we provide the tools you need to succeed, including a laptop and cell phone, allowing you to practice efficiently and confidently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmental speech and language services in natural settings for children ages birth to three.
• Provides services in accordance with the intensity, frequency, and duration written on the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Completes documentation of services in GIHN’s electronic client record, adhering to Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulations.
• Completes documentation of initial and ongoing assessment in GIHN’s electronic client record in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulations.
• Provides all services using the Primary Provider Evidence-Based Best Practice.
• Initiates all services within 30 days of signature of the IFSP, unless there is clear and well-documented evidence why that could not occur.
• Maintains a regular schedule of visits, to the best of their ability given family needs, and keeps all family appointments unless notified otherwise by the family.
• Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Provides all services in natural settings, which include family homes, motels, daycare centers, parks, etc.
• May provide clinical supervision to non-certified speech-language pathologists.
• Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments, and techniques.
• Operates and programs a variety of augmentative communication devices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in speech-language therapy.
• Licensure issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Strong background in early childhood development.
• Ability to obtain Early Intervention Professional Certificate issued by the Part C office within two weeks of start date (preferred: existing certificate).
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred: 1 year of clinical experience providing speech therapy or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Pay

• $72/hour for direct, billable clinical services.
• $21.50/hour for non-billable time, including:
  • Travel time
  • Documentation and paperwork
  • Team meetings and required trainings

Schedule

• PRN schedule with a minimum of 10 hours of direct service per month.
• Flexible schedule to include Monday–Saturday, day and evening options.
• Must be able to provide service in the following Virginia areas:
  • Clarke County
  • Frederick County
  • Page County
  • Shenandoah County
  • Warren County
  • City of Winchester

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD).
• Paid career development (e.g., CPR, Ukeru, Mandt, and other career training certifications).
• 401(k) with an employer match up to $2,500 annually.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness (Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit).