Speech-Language Pathologist - Full Time, Part Time
K.I.D.S. Therapy Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary pediatric private practice in San Diego. We are well-known for our whole-child, functional, and play-based approach to treating developmental and acquired disorders. Our SLPs thrive in our supportive atmosphere, with a focus on mentorship and evidence-based clinical skill development.
We are currently seeking a part time and a full time, pediatric speech-language pathologist with experience with autism, early intervention, speech production, language, fluency, and AAC to provide clinic based services. We are also seeking a full time school based therapist. Candidates should have experience working with children with autism and recognize the diverse needs of this population. Our large clinic employs SLPs, OTs, and PTs who work collaboratively to treat shared clients. SLPs receive ongoing mentorship from our speech-language coordinators and clinic director, in addition to collaboration with the SLP team, participation in our bi-monthly continuing education opportunities, and peer-to-peer feedback.
This role includes both evaluation and treatment of a variety of speech-language disorders. K.I.D.S. is a collaborative setting where all members of the team work together to support each other to provide the best service to our clients and ongoing development of clinical skills for our therapists. Our SLPs are encouraged to support and mentor other members of the team, with opportunities for increased responsibilities, including developing new projects and protocols, for SLPs who show creativity, initiative, and independence.
The speech-language pathologist will provide clinic-based, individualized pediatric treatment to children ages 0-19. We are a family-centered, play based center that believes in collaboration with parents/caregivers and other disciplines. We are seeking a speech-language therapist that is passionate about supporting children and their families with special needs to reach their full potential and excited about being part of a strong, collaborative team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with the pediatric population, including autism and early intervention
- Familiarity with administration of various formal and informal assessment tools
- Organizational skills to complete necessary reports in a timely manner
- Ability to understand and use evidence-based methods to guide appropriate treatment and recommendations
- Comfortable encouraging parents to participate in therapy sessions and developing appropriate home programs
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness, understanding of bilingual language development
- Successfully collaborate with our onsite occupational and physical therapists, as well as other offsite service providers, including ABA therapists and teachers
- Desire to participate in a culture of continuous improvement, mentor peers, and receive and apply ongoing mentorship and feedback
- Must have CCC and CA licensure or ability to obtain CA license
- CF’s welcome to apply
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide speech-language therapy to clinic patients
- Complete speech-language therapy assessments using formal and informal assessment tools
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate goals
- Maintain timely treatment records and progress reports
- Consistently assess progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Prepare patient reports (evaluation, progress and discharge)
- Provide parent support and education
- Collaborate/consult with allied health and education professionals
- Abide by the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the company
Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Sign on bonus
- Ongoing mentorship
- Access to our extensive therapy material collection
- Continuing education benefits including onsite continuing education and annual stipend for offsite trainings
COVID-19 Considerations:
At this time the position is a combination of teletherapy and in-person service provision. We have limited the number of therapists working in the clinic on a daily basis and have cleaning, screening, and PPE precautions in place.