Speech Language Pathologist

At Blackbird Health, our commitment is to provide precision care with powerful outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with social developmental and school-related challenges. We believe that our youth deserve the very best care, not only for their physical health but also their mental health. Through an integrated community-centered care approach, our skilled clinical team delivers exceptional virtual and in-person care across a wide range of specialties. If you're excited to work for a mission-driven company that values compassion, dedication, and a holistic approach to care, Blackbird Health is a great place to advance your career.

Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech-language pathologist efficiently and accurately provides evidence-based speech and language evaluations. Through collaboration with other specialty providers, this position determines and creates appropriate treatment plans for new and existing Blackbird patients.

WHY WORK WITH US:

• Hybrid work model
• Competitive Salary
• Immediate referrals
• Clinician-led leadership team
• Full credentialing services provided - we will take care of everything
• Clinical development and trainings
• Excellent administrative support is provided
• Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers
• Explore your career advancement potential by receiving opportunities to grow with tenure
• Supportive work culture
• Blackbird Health is made up of intelligent, humble, compassionate, and hardworking people. Joining the ranks means you'll have an automatic network to turn to for best practices, professional development, and opportunities to share your expertise

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide evidence-based speech and language evaluations
• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
• Collaborate with other specialty providers (i.e. CRNPs and speech therapists) to establish an Integrated Treatment Plan
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress (e.g., biannual or annual re-evaluations)
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate
• Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary
• Navigate electronic medical record systems efficiently and complete all necessary clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner (24 hours)
• Attend and actively contribute to regular team meetings, providing valuable input on clinical and administrative matters.
• Stay current with advances in technology and healthcare through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Demonstrate a commitment to innovation, intrinsic motivation, building relationships, and exploring creative means of evaluation.
• Perform other clinical-related activities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Possession of a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Licensure: valid Virginia state license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• At least two years of experience providing speech and language services to clients, preferably in a clinical setting, with experience in telehealth.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient in navigating electronic medical record systems and other technology.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practice and commitment to staying up to date with the latest research and clinical practices.
• Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule: 1 day a week working onsite at our Vienna Virgina location, your remaining time will be remote
• Ability to complete 90-minute evaluations (direct clinical service) with 60-minute documentation time (non-direct clinical service) and 2 hours of administrative time for team meetings
• Caseload of 8 evaluations a week
• Flexible schedule including a combination of morning and evening evaluation ability (8-10 am and 3-7 pm) and weekday/weekend availability. This position will focus on weekday evaluations after 3 pm EST and before 10 am EST

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL

• A minimum of 2 years of experience providing speech and language services to clients, preferably in a clinical/telehealth setting, is desired
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in navigating electronic medical record systems and other relevant technology.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients, provider partners, and colleagues
• Open to professional and clinical feedback and interested in working in a supporting and collegial clinical environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to a dynamic work environment.
• Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.

*The target salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors, including licensure, experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT:

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.