Speech Language Pathologist - The Judge Group : Job Details

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (greater Philadelphia area)

Position Types: Part-Time and Full Time (Flexible Schedules Available)

About Us: We are currently seeking full time and part-time SLPs who have the flexibility to choose their own schedules. Whether you prefer working 1 day a week or up to 5 days, you can create a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Join us to provide essential speech and language services to children and make a meaningful impact on their lives.

Summary of Position:

• Provide speech and language services including evaluations, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), direct therapy, and consultation to teachers, parents, or appropriate staff under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), PA Chapter 14, and Act 212.

• Locations will be determined based on client needs and can include Early Intervention classrooms or community settings.

• Flexible school hours with opportunities ranging from 10 hours per week to full-time.

• Travel to visit children aged 3-5 years old at their schools or homes with compensated travel time. Efforts are made to keep travel distances short within the Philadelphia, Chester and Delaware County areas.

Additional Opportunities:

• There are also (2) SLP positions available for school-aged students (K-12) that are stationary at a school.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accept referrals for children suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders.

• Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures.

• Conduct screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and/or as part of a trans-disciplinary team.

• Identify children with communication disorders through screening/evaluation.

• Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team.

• Develop, review, and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel.

• Provide appropriate intervention (individual, group, classroom-based, community-based, etc.) for children identified as eligible for services.

• Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.

• Assist in developing, organizing, and conducting training related to communication and literacy.

• Assist in developing, organizing, training, and implementing curriculum components related to communication and literacy.

• Participate in grant projects related to communication and literacy for children.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required

• Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CF) Year required.

• Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.

• Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred.

• ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.

• Post-graduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired.

• Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs required.

• For SLPs assigned to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, experience with deaf culture and students who are profoundly hearing impaired preferred.

• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license required.

• Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is essential for this position.

Working with Pre-School Aged Children (3 to 5 years old):

Join our team and help shape the future of young children through your expertise and dedication.