Springfield, VA | Pediatric & Developmental Services | Flexible Schedule
Compassionate ABA & Therapeutic Services (CABATS) is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Independent Contractor to join our growing multidisciplinary team at our Springfield, Virginia clinic.
This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who values clinical independence, schedule flexibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful work with children and individuals with developmental needs. As our Springfield location continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to help shape our Speech Therapy program while working alongside ABA, Occupational Therapy, and other developmental services.
Why Join CABATS?
At CABATS, we believe therapy works best when providers collaborate rather than operate in silos. Our Springfield clinic provides a supportive environment where Speech, ABA, OT, and developmental services can work together to address the whole client.
What makes this opportunity different:
- Flexible contractor schedule
- Opportunity to build a caseload that fits your availability
- Growing Springfield clinic with room for professional growth
- Administrative support with scheduling and client coordination
- Collaborative ABA, OT, and Speech environment
- Opportunity to supervise and mentor SLPAs as appropriate
- Established clinical and operational leadership
- Diverse pediatric and developmental caseload
- Modern clinic environment with therapy and movement spaces
- Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our Speech program
Responsibilities
The SLP Contractor will:
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations.
- Develop individualized, functional treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy.
- Address receptive/expressive language, functional communication, articulation, social/pragmatic communication, AAC, and other clinically appropriate areas.
- Complete progress reports, reassessments, and required clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with caregivers to support skill generalization.
- Coordinate care with BCBAs, OTs, physicians, schools, and other providers when appropriate.
- Provide clinical guidance and supervision to assigned SLPAs when applicable.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with professional, payer, and company requirements.
- Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration while maintaining appropriate SLP scope of practice.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards consistent with ASHA and applicable Virginia requirements.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
- Current Virginia SLP license or eligibility to obtain one.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred/required as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
- Pediatric or developmental-disability experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with autism, AAC, language disorders, and social communication is highly valued.
- Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining independent clinical judgment.
- Experience supervising SLPAs is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
We are especially interested in an SLP who is proactive, dependable, warm with families, clinically confident, and excited about helping grow a program. This is a great fit for someone who wants more autonomy than a traditional full-time position while still having the support and collaboration of an established multidisciplinary organization.
Location:
CABATS – Springfield Clinic
6564 Loisdale Ct., Suite 600
Springfield, VA 22150
Position Type: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Flexible; part-time and growing caseload opportunities available
Compensation: Competitive contractor rate based on services provided, qualifications, and experience
Join Our Team
If you're looking for an opportunity where your clinical expertise is valued and you can help build something meaningful, we'd love to connect.
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Apply today and help us expand access to high-quality Speech Therapy services for families throughout Northern Virginia.
