*This is an application pool for candidates based in Arizona looking for school-based services for the upcoming 24'-25' school year. Please ensure to answer application questions to indicate where you are located and what model you are seeking.*
Position Summary: The position of a Speech Language Pathologist – Assistant provides coordinated speech therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
About Us: Care Options for Kids, formerly known as The Hello Foundation connects leading pediatric specialists with families to provide best-in-class pediatric therapy, nursing, and school based-services. We seamlessly integrate into children's lives by bringing individualized care to children in need. In January of 2024, The Hello Foundation and Care Options for Kids united, embarking on a shared mission to elevate school-based services nationwide. Our pediatric specialists are committed to providing high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. We empower our community of clinicians to meet children where they are by providing the support and resources necessary to decrease administrative burdens. This focus allows our clinicians to obtain optimal work-life balance.
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:
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Administers the speech therapy treatment plan as developed by the supervising SLP
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Using strong communication skills to communicate with families, SLP and staff.
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Attending IEP meetings when appropriate as well as perform clerical and scheduling duties
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Documenting students' performance, including skill targeted and type/amount of support provided and administering and scoring screenings for the interpretation by the SLP
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Developing and implementing activities and materials for teaching and practice of skills to address the goals of the student, per the plan developed by the supervising SLP
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Providing treatment through a variety of service delivery models, which may include teletherapy, in-person therapy, individual, and group therapy
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Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
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Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
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Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Experience/Requirements:
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Pediatric focus and/or School-Based experience preferred.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize time and meet deadlines.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
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Knowledge of therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
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Excellent communication – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
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Responsive to requests.
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Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance.
Education/License/Certification:
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Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution of higher education.
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Current Active State License to practice Speech Therapy in the state you are looking to work within.
Physical/Sensory Essential Functions:
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Ability to meet vaccination requirements of partnered school districts
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Requires prolonged standing and walking, some bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching and/or heavy lifting.
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Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone and other equipment.
Working Conditions:
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Must own a personal computer with teleconferencing capabilities
Benefits/Compensation:
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Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna
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Life, LTD & STD
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Supplemental Insurances
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401k (once eligible)
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Front-Loaded PTO for Full-Time Employees and Accrued PTO for Part-Time Employees
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CEUs
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Referral program
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Professional development assistance
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Discipline-specific mentor
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Online community of clinicians
If you are interested in learning more about joining the Care Options family, our culture, or immediate and future opportunities, please visit us at www.careoptionsforkids.com
Thank you in advance for considering Care Options for Kids!
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