What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - Full-Time (Pediatric) position at National Speech Language Therapy Center?
Who We Are:
National Therapy Center, a minority-owned, family-friendly practice founded in 1990, specializes in working with children facing speech, language, motor, cognitive disorders, and learning challenges. Our team of over 50 experienced therapists provides speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) across five locations, offering endless growth opportunities.
What We Can Do For You:
Join our team and experience professional growth and personal fulfillment:
- Family-Oriented Practice: Specializing in pediatric speech, language, motor disorders, learning differences, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges for over 30 years.
- Diverse Work Environments: Engage in multicultural settings across multiple DMV area locations, enhancing your daily life and professional development.
- Dedicated Team: Collaborate with committed professionals positively impacting clients' lives.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff.
- Financial Security: Benefit from 401(k) retirement plan options and a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Professional Growth: Access continuous learning through professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement.
- Work-Life Balance: Utilize flexible scheduling to integrate professional and personal life seamlessly.
- Protective Measures: Receive generous paid time off, parental leave, and life insurance.
- Transportation Plan: Access our transportation plan to ease your commute.
Therapists with AAC experience, experience with children with ASD, feeding, and/or early intervention are encouraged to apply. Bilingual therapists are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
We currently have opportunities in all of our locations.
· Bethesda, MD
· Germantown, MD
· Washington, DC
Job Overview:
National Therapy Center seeks a dedicated and compassionate Full-time Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive speech and language therapy services to pediatric clients, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position involves a mix of on-site services at schools or daycares and clinic-based clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations to identify speech, language, and communication disorders.
- Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Provide evidence-based speech therapy interventions.
- Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess and document client progress.
- Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
- Family Education: Educate and support families in the therapy process.
- Compliance: Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
- Professional Development: Stay current with advances in pediatric speech therapy.
· Travel: Must have the flexibility to travel to any of our locations to perform SLP related tasks.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Washington, DC, and Maryland.
- Experience with AAC devices and techniques.
- Experience working with children with ASD and feeding difficulties.
- Early intervention experience is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting: Approximately 4-5 hours/day.
- Walking: Around 2-3 hours/day.
- Bending and Lifting: Frequently required, must lift up to 30 pounds.
- Crawling: Occasionally required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff.
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan and HSA account.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional development leave.
- Work-Life Balance: Excellent sick, vacation, and PTO.
- Transportation Plan: Support for commuting expenses.
Our Commitment:
National Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities per the ADA. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources department at hrhelpdesk@nationaltherapycenter.com to discuss your needs.
Salary : $75,000 - $87,000
