Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County.

About the role

We are recruiting for an Outpatient Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide care to a varied pediatric caseload from 0 through 12 years old, with primary focus on birth-5 years old. This is an exciting opportunity for pediatric speech and language pathologists interested in joining a multidisciplinary pediatric care team and supporting our growing programs for Infant Mental Health and Early Intervention. This position is full-time and involves working within an integrated care team dedicated to young patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients referred to speech & language therapy, as well as Early Intervention.
• Performs evaluations and diagnoses speech and language disorders in children regarding speech and language deficits according to each patient’s needs, physician recommendations, and specific program guidelines/protocols.
• Communicates with patient and/or parents/caregivers regarding evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals.
• Provides home program activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure carryover to the home environment.
• Engages patients and/or parents/caregivers in the treatment sessions.
• Provides individual (1:1) treatment to assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Designs an appropriate and effective treatment plan and works within scope of practice at all times.
• Monitors progress of treatment goals through periodic observations and assessments; conducts re-evaluations when indicated.
• Consults with Physician, allied health professionals, and other team members; participates in case conferencing and program planning meetings.
• Facilitates training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents/caregivers when applicable.
• Communicates regularly with Referral Specialist, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff.
• Makes recommendations and follows through with referrals to internal programs, as well as outside agencies when appropriate.
• Makes recommendations to infant/early childhood or mental health services when dyadic concerns arise.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and patient’s insurance requirements.
• Provides treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites to increase patients’ ability to access care.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) in Speech Pathology from ASHA preferred.
• Current California State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required; license must be maintained for duration of employment.
• CPR Certification required.
• At least 2 years experience as a Speech & Language Pathologist preferred.
• Pediatric specific experience required; experience in early intervention (0-3) preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law (limits of $100,000 recommended). An acceptable driving record is also required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance.
• Employee discounts and wellness programs.
• $1000 CME reimbursement and 24 hours of CME time off.
• MedBridge account with unlimited access to virtual CME training.
• License renewal fee reimbursement.
• Possibility of loan forgiveness eligibility.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $115,292.00.