What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Remote Speech-Language Pathologist position at NAPA Center?
Job Description:
Speech & Language Pathologists at NAPA Center provide skilled assessments and intervention to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with various diagnoses affecting speech production, receptive language, expressive language, social-pragmatic skills, and feeding/swallowing skills within the professional scope of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete thorough assessments and develop tailored treatment plans addressing clients' limitations, considering age, abilities, and medical/physical factors.
- Utilize multiple frames of reference, including neurodevelopmental, developmental biomechanical, sensory integration, motor learning, cognitive, and rehabilitation, to inform practice.
- Develop and implement home exercise programs to promote carryover and generalization of skills obtained during therapy sessions.
- Adapt environments and processes to enhance functional performance of clients in and out of therapy sessions.
- Actively participate in professional development, including continuing education opportunities, regular clinical supervision, and maintaining registration as a Speech & Language Pathologist.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create a comprehensive developmental approach to client-centered care.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of treatment notes in the electronic health record system.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Experience in pediatric settings, particularly with complex disabilities, is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certificates.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and medical professionals, as well as travel for training/treating when required.
NAPA Values:
- Lovely – built on love for children, growing, evolving, and engaging with our clients, colleagues, and industry to offer exceptional therapy.
- Hoping – believing in every child's potential, committing to their success, and giving families hope when others have failed.
