Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - PIT

Job Details

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Master's

Salary Range: $60,259.97 - $93,402.96 Salary

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Typically, M-F 8am to 5pm

Job Category: Health Care

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - PIT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position is responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to children for acquisition and mastery of functional skills in order to reduce or overcome limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays. The role evaluates, assesses, develops, and carries out treatment plans, documents progress and required processes, educates families and community partners and collaborates with physicians and other care providers. Services are clinic-based in both individual and group settings. The position is a member of the Preschool Inclusion Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires face-to-face interactions with staff, board, vendors, and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position.

• EVALUATIONS & PLAN OF CARE: Evaluates; scores standardized tests to determine appropriate therapy plan. Evaluation must establish that a client with a disability and/or developmental delay meets medical necessity criteria for ongoing therapeutic services. Appropriately shares results with parent/caregiver. Develops an appropriate Plan of Care based on evaluation/assessment results, ensuring goals focus on improving, adapting, restoring, or maintaining functions impaired by illness, injury, loss, congenital abnormality, developmental delay, or chronic conditions. Treatment plans or Plans of Care (POC) must include interventions and short- and long-term goals and measurable outcomes. Upon initiation of therapy and throughout the Plan of Care, the therapist must provide education and training of the client's caregivers by developing and instructing them in a home treatment program to promote effective carryover of the therapy program and management of safety issues. Documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, Medicaid, and private insurance rules and regulations. Submits all evaluation documentation including evaluation tools to the appropriate personnel in accordance with program deadlines. Complete weekly reporting in Objective Management System (OMS).
• INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPY: Provides individualized, direct therapy services to children with disabilities or developmental delays, strictly adhering to the established Plan of Care. Conducts focused therapy sessions in individual settings to maximize client progress. Ensures the completion of all authorized therapy visits or units within the authorization timeframe, proactively managing scheduling and providing necessary make-up sessions for missed appointments. Equips families and caregivers with effective strategies to empower them to enhance the child's community participation. Maintains comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation of all services rendered, ensuring full compliance with agency policies, Medicaid guidelines, and private insurance standards and regulations.
• PRESCHOOL INCLUSION COLLABORATION: Plays a key role in fostering inclusive preschool environments by collaborating throughout the MTSS-driven enrollment process. Develops and maintains essential Preschool Inclusion Plans (PIPs) and Classroom Inclusion Plans (CIPs) in strong partnership with the Preschool Inclusion Team, teachers, and leadership. Empowers preschool teachers to effectively address individual student needs through support in curriculum adaptation. Enhances individualized learning by providing coaching and modeling in the use of adaptive materials. Actively engages in staff meetings, relevant professional development, and family meetings. Contributes expertise to the development of professional development content for Brighton Staff and presentations focused on inclusion for Inclusion Conferences.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Participates in monthly team meetings, discipline, agency, and staffing meetings to ensure family and child outcomes are met and required information is secured. (3%)
• Other duties to support the delivery and quality of services that are provided to Brighton families. (2%)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Degreed and current Texas Licensure in speech language pathology. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access as well as Adobe. Preferred: Prior experience in ECI, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a family-centered service organization. Bilingual in Spanish.

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Core Values which are at the heart of our organization and are embedded in all roles.
• High quality of work, organization and planning skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, self improvement and initiative, adaptability and flexibility, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work well with others and independently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical development in children from birth through adolescence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of conditions that relate to the provision of pediatric services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
• Ability to contribute as a leader and facilitator on teams which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to family centered, activity based pediatric practices.
• Ability to work sensitively with families from a variety of cultural orientations.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain data quality/integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with families, staff, and community members.
• Ability to professionally represent the agency and provide an overview of all agency services to clients in an effective and persuasive manner.
• Ability to work with others in a multi disciplinary setting in a supportive, professional, and collaborative manner.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co workers and the general public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Fosters teamwork and proactively addresses conflict seeking timely resolution.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Ability to align with Brighton Center Core Values.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency.
• Ability to make effective presentations on behalf of the organization both internally and externally.

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and empathize with staff, supervisors, and families we serve.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and calendar according to impending deadlines.
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to ensure personal accountability.
• Ability to compute and compile reports and perform calculations.
• Ability to use reasoning and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demand of working with young children, such as bending, climbing, crawling, grasping, kneeling, reaching, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting, and sitting on the floor.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to drive personal vehicle and have/maintain personal auto liability insurance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time.
• Ability to monitor a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Some weekend hours may be required for outreach purposes.

TOP COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communications / Presentation Skills
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality and Problem Solving
• Managing and Measuring Work