What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autism Speech-Language Pathologist position at Center for Pediatric Therapies?
Company Description
The Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism is a private day school for children age 2-14 with autism. Building Blocks is a division of the Center for Pediatric Therapies. The Center for Pediatric Therapies (CPT) is a full service rehabilitation clinic serving children from birth through age 21 in Southside Virginia. CPT offers a multidisciplinary approach to treat a variety of neurological, orthopedic, and developmental disorders. Our services are delivered in the most appropriate environment for the child, whether that is in the home, daycare, school, or one of our outpatient facilities in Danville, Lynchburg, South Boston or Martinsville, Virginia.
Job Description
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred students that require rehabilitation services which includes; providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Speech-Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Speech-Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate speech therapy method.
Qualifications
Must have graduated from an accredited school with a Master's degree
Current Virginia license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Current CPR certification
Experience in pediatric speech therapy (preferred, not required)
New graduates completing the Clinical Fellowship Year will be considered
Additional Information
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