About Extraordinary Kids Therapy
Extraordinary Kids offers children, their families, and our employees the best possible experience by coming together as a team and working cooperatively for the greater good of all while serving and giving back to the community.
Through our whole-child, results-oriented methods, we contribute to each child's growth through a range of physical, occupational, speech, and alternative therapies.
Our goal is to ensure each child, family, and caregiver has access to the best tools and resources available as they embark on their own unique journeys.
More than anything, we strive to help kids living with differing abilities: Neurodivergent Individuals, Sensory Processing Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral concerns, ADD/ADHD, and Learning Disabilities, along with children who display highly intuitive personalities, extreme sensitivities, and those with big emotions.
Job Description:
*CF's and new grads are encouraged to apply.
The Speech-Language Pathologists are outgoing, talented and passionate about the kiddos they treat and their families. Any SLP joining EKT will work alongside our excellent therapy team to implement treatment guided by each child’s developmental needs, goals, and interests. SLPs at EKT will create exciting, games and play schemes that foster children’s curiosity and help them achieve key individual and age-appropriate milestones.
This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at New England's fastest growing clinic. We are growing at lightening speed and more hours come available every month. This position absolutely has room to grow into full time, but for now we are only interested in candidates who are able to work the hours listed.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct evaluations, treatment, and consultations
- Develop and implement treatment goals for clients
- Provide quality, evidence-based treatment and interventions to facilitate maximum independence.
- Document treatment services
- Provide Progress Reports
- Communicating progress towards performance goals
- Ensure accuracy on all documentation, evaluations, progress reports, and daily notes
- Collaborate with other disciplines to determine the best plan of care for shared clients and family needs
- Set up for treatment sessions and sanitizing equipment after use
- Competence in conducting evaluations of children 0-21 years using evaluation tools and clinical observations
- Develop, report, and present performance measures to team lead on a recurring basis.
Qualifications
- Current Rhode Island licensure in Speech Therapy
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited university program
- Individual malpractice insurance
- At least 1 year of experience working with children in a therapeutic setting.
- Knowledgeable in speech therapy, multi-disciplinary team approach, sensory integration, and rehabilitation principles and practices.
- Knowledgeable evidence-based practices found to benefit children with Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD).
- Familiarity with a variety of diagnoses
- Current knowledge of evidenced-based treatment practices
- Experience and ability to work independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of learner care and department, division, and organizational priorities.
- Demonstrate good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills with a variety of individuals and groups. Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Valid CPR certification or willingness to obtain
- Ability to pass background clearance
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively. This position requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with participants.
- Desire to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work in a physically active environment and treat children on the floor as needed
Conditions of Employment:
- You must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Selected applicant will be subject to background check
- Maintaining a valid license to practice as an Speech-Language Pathologist in Rhode Island
- Must be CPR certified
- Must hold individual malpractice insurance
- Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to pediatric speech therapy
How We Hire:
It’s our goal to provide an efficient, transparent interview experience that respects you and your time. Our roles typically have a five-stage interview process (sometimes more) and we like to move through those as quickly as calendars allow. After submitting your application you will hear from us whether you are a strong fit for the role or not! From here you can expect:
- An initial Zoom Screening with our Recruiter
- An interview with the CEO and Speech Program Director
Your time is valuable, so we try to give you as much information as possible throughout our process to make the best decision for you. Please email [email protected] to accelerate your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
