We are looking for exceptional Speech Language Pathologist to provide care to the Clarks Summit and Dickson City area. We seek great clinicians who are interested in providing excellent therapy services to our patients.

If you are a licensed Speech Therapist looking for a rewarding career in a setting that supports career growth, clinical excellence, and teamwork, apply now!!!

Job Summary:

Adhering to principles consistent with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, the Speech-Language Pathologist provides for the evaluation, rehabilitation, and treatment of developmental delays and conditions of children ages birth – 3 years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treats children, ages birth – 3 years, within their home or the child’s natural environment, who have been referred for speech therapy.
• Adheres to the services in accordance with the measurable result/outcome/goal, frequency, duration, beginning and end dates outlined on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Adheres to documentation standards established by Early Intervention and submits all session notes, outcome summaries and other reports as deemed necessary in a timely manner.
• Maintains a patient visit schedule consistent with the needs of the families, while eliminating unnecessary travel.
• Works with the child’s family/caregiver(s) to provide strategies they can work on to address the child’s developmental delay(s).
• Treats children of all race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice
• Respects and understands the child/family’s right to services and right to involvement in service decisions
• Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law
• Prepares and submits reports, assuring confidentiality and following all HIPAA guidelines.
• Attends meetings as required
• Communicates effectively with other members of the Early Intervention team
• Keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Early Intervention.
• Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and to share with the clinic personnel information gained
• Completes annual training and all other mandatory trainings, within a minimum of 24 training hours per fiscal year relevant to Early Intervention.
• Prepares and give talks to community groups and participates in community outreach events in support of Pivot's mission, as requested
• Maintains good public relations with all community sources
• Plans for future improvement in procedures and organization of the program
• Keeps current and adheres to policies and procedures as required by the counties served.
• Actively participates and adheres to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Corporate Compliance program

Non-Essential Functions:

• Adheres to professional dress code.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Required Education, Certifications and Licenses:

• Graduate of a ASHA accredited school of Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience: Previous experience in pediatric setting preferred
• State licensure or be eligible for state licensure
• Current (or ability to obtain) First Aide and CPR/BLS Card (infant/child); FBI/Fingerprint Clearance*; Child Abuse Clearance*; Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check*

• Clearance must have been obtain within the past 5 years

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Access to secure computer/internet access to:
  • Review IFSPs
  • Receive pertinent e-mails from Director of Early Intervention
  • Prepare Progress Monitoring Summaries and other reports deemed necessary by EI
• Able to trouble shoot; strong sense of decision making and judgment; action oriented; approachable
• Team player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintain composure when dealing with conflict; thoughtful of others, courteous
• Active listening skills and able to adapt to change
• Effectively manages time and manages priorities