Speech Language Pathologist Lead

About the role

The Lead Speech-Language Pathologist at MeBe serves as an operational partner to the Clinical Director, supporting the consistency, quality, and growth of Speech Therapy services across the organization. This role involves serving as a departmental resource and representative, aligning clinical practices, service delivery standards, and operational processes. Additionally, the Lead SLP mentors and supports clinicians, contributing to program development, departmental initiatives, and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, language, feeding, and swallowing skills using standardized assessments, clinical observation, and family interviews.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Provide individual, group, and co-treatment therapy services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support whole-child care.
• Maintain a billable caseload of 26 with timely documentation, billing, and compliance with company, payer, and regulatory requirements.
• Educate families and caregivers on strategies that support progress outside of therapy sessions.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for Speech clinicians, Clinical Fellows, and students.
• Partner with the Clinical Director to support department operations, clinical standards, and quality initiatives.
• Aid in onboarding, training, and implementation of department programs and processes.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Clinical Leadership to support continuity of care and clinician coverage needs.
• Support resolution of Speech-related clinical questions and family concerns, escalating when appropriate.
• Participate in department projects, program development, and leadership initiatives.
• Assist with community outreach and provider education activities as assigned.
• Represent the Speech Department and uphold Speech clinical standards of practice.
• Facilitate PTO coverage across SLPs across the organization, as well as same day case movements due to clinician callouts.
• Work with Clinical Director in attendance warnings for families.
• Manage a caseload equaling 28 scheduled hours, 26 worked hours weekly.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Current state license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• At least 2-3 years of experience working as an SLP with the pediatric population.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with other clinicians with varied backgrounds in the field.