Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

About the Role

Powerback Pediatrics provides high-quality, compassionate, and effective therapy services directly within the school environment throughout the Greater Chicago area.

Responsibilities

• Serve students with various communication, feeding, and/or developmental challenges, ranging in age from 3-21 years old.
• Implement treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors, as mandated in the student's Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Consult with other professionals (Teachers, OT, PT, PCP, etc.) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
• Assess and document each student's progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
• Write and prepare annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements, in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
• Attend all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domains, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
• Provide screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled school-based speech language pathology intervention relative to the client's level of function within the school environment. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: expressive and receptive language skills, feeding, and overall communication and/or need for augmentative communication devices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow in select markets.
• Licensed, certified, or credentialed as required in the state of practice.
• CPR certification required.
• ISBE Professional Educator License required.
• Clinical experience with the pediatric population preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and client relationship skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
• Maintains professional attitudes and respect for the school and their staff.
• Treats all students with dignity, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Effective organizational skills to manage high volume caseloads.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members.
• Dental and Vision for Part-Time team members.
• Generous paid time off for all team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new grads starting on day one.
• Free CEUs through Medbridge for continuing education.
• Journey Travel Program allowing you to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Exclusive discounts on a variety of services.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Pay

USD $52.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.

Bonus

USD $3,000.00