Pediatric Speech Therapist

About the role

RISE Pediatric Therapies is a growing organization that supports families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs. We seek a SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST to join our team as independent contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children birth to three years of age.
• Work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary core team to provide screenings, assessments, planning, and on-going services in collaboration with the child's family, medical providers, and other community representatives.
• Attend Core Team meetings, one-on-one family sessions, and participate in Individual Family Service Plan meetings.
• Conduct services in a natural environment (home, daycare, park, etc.) in context of the family's typical routines and activities.
• Be open to a flexible schedule, willing to work evenings or weekends as needed for service provision to families, and travel to attend meetings, training, and to provide services in a natural setting in and around the Chandler area.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Therapy is required.
• In-home and clinical setting speech therapy experience required; pediatric experience is preferred.
• Completion of the AzEIP standards of practice for Early Interventionists within three years of a start date is required, candidate must possess demonstrative knowledge of AzEIP Policies and Procedures and Team Based Model.
• Must meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as a Speech Pathologist, including applicable licensure.
• Must be able to complete a successful background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus.

Important Notes on Continuing Education

If employed as a licensed, registered, and certified professional Speech Language Pathologist, the practitioner shall complete the continuing educations units required to maintain professional credentialing. Services are supported under contract with Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) participating agency.

Pay

Competitive pay depending on experience.