Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

POWERBACK PEDIATRICS

JOB DESCRIPTION 

POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist, School Based (STSP)

At Powerback Pediatrics, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive! We provide high-quality, compassionate, and effective therapy services directly within the school environment, throughout the Greater Chicago area.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to all team members.
• Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
• Travel Program: Our Journey Travel Program allows you to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

POSITION SUMMARY: Our School Based Speech Language Pathologists serve students with various communication, feeding, and/or developmental challenges, ranging in age from 3-21 years old. 

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implements 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).
• Consults with other professionals (Teachers, OT, PT, PCP, etc.) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
• Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
• Writes and prepares 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.
• Attends 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.
• Provides 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.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• They must possess a 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.
• They must 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.
• The Speech Language Pathologist must be licensed, certified or credentialed, as required in the state of practice.
• CPR certification is required.
• They must hold an ISBE Professional Educator License.
• Clinical experience with the pediatric population preferred.

OTHER SKILLS:

• 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.