Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist/Assistant to join our dynamic team. Innovative Speech Therapy has primarily home health settings (in a neighborhood near you!), and a beautiful North Scottsdale clinic . This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals across various age groups, including pediatric and geriatric populations. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive speech and language therapy services, conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating closely with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will help improve communication abilities, foster independence, and enhance quality of life for those with speech and language impairments. This paid position emphasizes professional growth, patient-centered care, and innovative therapy approaches such as telehealth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough speech and language evaluations for diverse populations, including children in early intervention programs and adults with speech impairments.
- Develop, implement, and monitor personalized speech-language therapy plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Provide direct therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based techniques to improve articulation, language comprehension, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, teachers, and healthcare providers to ensure cohesive care strategies and effective progress tracking.
- Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems accurately to document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Educate patients and their families on speech-language strategies, exercises, and home programs to reinforce therapy goals outside of sessions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for patients with complex needs or disabilities.
- Adapt therapy methods for telehealth delivery when necessary, ensuring seamless virtual sessions that meet clinical standards.
Experience
- Prior experience working with pediatric populations in settings such as schools or early intervention programs is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in speech therapy techniques for individuals with diverse speech and language impairments is essential.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to speech production and swallowing enhances assessment accuracy and treatment effectiveness.
- Experience conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized tools is required.
- Familiarity with working with individuals with disabilities across age groups—including geriatric patients—is advantageous.
- Proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems for documentation is necessary for efficient workflow management.
Please Join us in transforming lives through impactful communication! This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values professional development while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
Pay: $45.95 - $85.33 per hour
Work Location: In person
