Speech Language Pathologist

Kids First has an excellent career opportunity for a full time Speech-Language Pathologist in Blair and surrounding counties. We are seeking committed, responsible, and nurturing professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible services to infants, toddlers, and children in home, clinic and school-based settings. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical, interpersonal and time management skills, the ability to positively engage and motivate children and families, reliable transportation, and proficient computer skills.

Kids First is a multi-service child and family serving agency in Hollidaysburg PA founded in 2006. Kids First provides birth-to-three early intervention services, pediatric outpatient therapy, school-based therapy, parent/child counseling, child welfare family reunification and family preservation services, parenting from prison programs, home visiting parent education, Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, and a nationally accredited childcare and early learning program. Our employees are united by a shared dedication to mission: helping each child and family develop to their fullest potential.

As part of our commitment to providing quality care, Kids First provides excellent pay, training_*, *_and administrative support. You will also find a friendly and professional atmosphere and knowledgeable, experienced colleagues. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, childcare discount, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

*Responsibilities:*

* Maintain written documentation for all speech therapy services rendered including documentation of initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summary consistent with professional and department standards.
* Communicate patient's status to the referring physician and other health care/education team members.
* Complete necessary charge and statistical information to accurately reflect the service rendered to the patient/student.
* Achieve and maintain a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standard established by the employer while ensuring delivery of quality care.
* Provide verbal and/or written home instructions to patient/student and family members when applicable.
* Participate in the organization's clinical education program by providing clinical supervision of students completing internships from various universities as requested.

*Work Settings:*

The speech-language pathologist will provide speech and language therapy, assessment, and treatment using advanced clinical skills in one or more of these pediatric settings:

· Home and community-based Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) services with infants, toddlers, and their families enrolled In Pennsylvania’s birth-to-three early intervention program.

· School-based Individualized Education Plan (IEP) services with preschool and/or school-age children enrolled in preschool early intervention or special education through their local school district.

· Outpatient clinic-based services in our Hollidaysburg clinic with pediatric patients from infants to 21 years, but predominantly ages 3 to 10 years.

*Schedule and Benefits:*

· The full-time SLP position is a salaried exempt position.

· The typical clinical schedule is a four-day work week, 8:30-6:45 Monday to Wednesday and 8:30-5:15 Thursday.

· Benefits include group health care, flexible spending plan for health and dependent care, group life insurance, 4% 401k employer contribution, short term disability benefit, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mileage reimbursement. Employees may additionally elect dental, vision, long term disability, supplemental life insurance, and accident insurance.

· Employees are provided with the technology and tools needed to work effectively and efficiently, including cloud-based software services, laptop, cell phone, and all therapy testing instruments and therapy materials.

*How to Apply:*

Copy and paste the following URL to apply online at: 5625517/form

Or send confidential resume to: Torrey Powell

Director of Operations

Kids First

721 N. Juniata Street

Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Mileage reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatrics
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Hollidaysburg, PA 16648: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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