Speech Language

Family First Health is seeking a qualified and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment services to pediatric patients. This position will provide high-quality, family-centered speech and language services while collaborating with families, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support each child's developmental and functional needs.

This position is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy services and care. The Director of Pediatric Therapy Services position will play a large role in that. 

The benefits of working for Family First Health include: 

· Generous PTO Bank  

· Health, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and Life Insurance 

· Competitive Salary 

· CME Time and Allowance 

· Paid Holidays 

· 403B Retirement Plan 

· Paid Malpractice Insurance (FTCA) 

· No late evenings or weekend hours 

· Attention to work-life balance 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete speech-language pathology evaluations and reassessments and document findings in accordance with applicable standards and FFH requirements.
• Develop individualized plans of care, treatment goals, and skilled interventions based on evaluation findings, patient needs, and professional judgment.
• Provide skilled speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing interventions within applicable scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
• Monitor patient response to treatment; modify interventions and goals as clinically appropriate and document progress.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding communication strategies, home programs, feeding supports, and safety as appropriate.
• Collaborate with OT, PT, medical providers, care teams, schools/community partners, and other involved professionals as appropriate to support coordinated care.
• Recommend and support appropriate communication tools, strategies, or materials within professional scope.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation and support required authorization, referral, and care coordination processes.
• Participate in case consultation, clinical meetings, quality improvement, competency development, and continuing education activities.
• Delegate only appropriate non-skilled tasks to therapy support staff and provide direction consistent with role boundaries and applicable requirements.
• Maintain treatment spaces, equipment, and supplies in a safe and patient-ready condition and promptly report safety concerns.
• Perform other duties within scope as assigned.

• Assess pediatric speech, language, communication, feeding/swallowing, and related developmental needs using age- and developmentally appropriate methods within professional scope.
• Use developmentally appropriate behavioral and engagement strategies to support participation and therapeutic outcomes across a varied pediatric population.
• Use basic sign-supported communication and other communication strategies when clinically appropriate and within demonstrated competency.
• Assess, recommend, implement, and support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and devices within professional scope, including caregiver training and coordination with payers/vendors as appropriate.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program required.
• Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
• Current CPR certification and other FFH-required clinical competencies/clearances required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required upon completion of the Clinical Fellowship. An appropriately qualified Clinical Fellow (CF) may be considered when FFH has an appropriate supervision structure and the candidate meets applicable licensure, payer, credentialing, and organizational requirements.
• Pediatric or community-based therapy experience preferred when applicable to assigned patient population.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of computer software applications (Microsoft Office Applications and applicable electronic health record systems).
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation as it relates to correspondence and documentation necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when concerns require escalation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work in, and respond appropriately to, a demanding environment including crisis situations.
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to communicate in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, caregivers, employees, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adhere to all Family First Health policies, processes, and procedures, including Code of Conduct and Workplace Conduct.
• Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position, with or without reasonable accommodation, such as:
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, or kneeling during patient care.
• Ability to demonstrate therapeutic activities and safely handle or move therapy equipment and materials.
• Frequent use of hands, voice, hearing, and visual observation during evaluation, treatment, and documentation.
• Requires hearing and communication abilities sufficient to evaluate and treat communication-related needs, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
• Potential exposure to saliva, food, bodily fluids, disease, infection, and other clinical hazards; required PPE must be used as indicated.