Speech Language Pathologist

🌟 Join Orange Pediatric Therapy as an SLP in Chicago! 🌟 

🤷 Why Orange Pediatric? 

Founded in 2015, Orange Pediatric Therapy (https://orange4kidz.com) is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate ABA therapy for children and their families. Our focus is on fostering developmental growth and improving the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities. 

✴️ Fun, highly supportive, and engaging environment for both our clients and our team members 

✴️ Clinic Director and Managers on-site to provide consistent support and guidance 

✴️ Inclusive team that values diversity and equity  

✴️ Monthly in-services and team-building activities throughout the year

✴️ Monday through Friday schedule 

📝 Your Role 

The SLP in this role will be responsible for evaluating and treating children with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders by completing screenings and evaluations, writing appropriate treatment plans and developing functional goals to help the children and their families achieve their objectives. 

🔶 Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing delays or disorders for children birth to 18 with ASD and other developmental disabilities. 

🔶 Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, setting measurable goals to improve identified areas of need.  

🔶 Provide direct therapy to children using a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools. 

🔶 Collaborate closely with Orange BCBAs and other staff to ensure consistent treatment strategies and foster a supportive environment for the children and families. 

🔶 Educate and train families and caregivers on speech and language development techniques to reinforce therapy at home, and strategies to support the child’s communication needs in daily life. 

🔶 Monitor client progress through data collection and analysis, adjusting treatment as needed. 

🔶 Maintain accurate records of assessments, therapy sessions, progress notes, and other documentation in compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards. 

🔶 Identify when referrals to other specialists (e.g., audiologists, pediatricians, psychologists) may be needed, and advocate for the child’s best interests in multidisciplinary teams. 

🔶 Continuously update knowledge of best practices, research, and new technologies related to pediatric speech therapy, language development, and feeding issues. 

🔶 Maintain a target caseload of at least 30 therapy hours a week. 

🔶 (SLP CFY only) Follow speech therapy treatment plans for clients under direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines. 

🎓 Skills and Qualifications 

Education 

✔️ Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program 

Licensure/Certification 

✔️ ASHA certified (CCC) OR must be eligible for 9-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCC)  

✔️ SLP licensure in the State of Illinois 

✔️ Illinois Early Intervention credentials or willingness to become credentialed preferred 

✔️ CPR certification required within 90 days of hire 

Experience 

✔️ At least one (1) year of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities required 

✔️ At least one (1) year of experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems required 

✔️ Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability and desire to work well in a multidisciplinary team 

✔️ Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to children and their families 

Skills 

✔️ Passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population 

✔️ Strong understanding of child development and pediatric speech, language and feeding disorders 

✔️ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams 

✔️ Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 

✔️ Patience, energy, creativity, and the ability to engage children in therapeutic activities 

✔️ Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical standards 

Perks and Benefits 

✔️ Competitive hourly rate

✔️ Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, & Short-Term Disability with maternity leave 

✔️ Professional development stipend 

✔️ Paid Time Off 

✔️ 401K

✔️ Hourly rate for cancelled visits 

✔️ Collaboration with skilled ABA team 

✔️ Paid administrative time 

📩 How to Apply 

If you’re ready to make an impact, please send your resume to Jessica@Orange4Kidz.com and  

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