Speech Therapist - Pediatrics at Advocates For A Healthy Community Inc.

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Jordan Valley Community Health Center is the largest FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) in Missouri. By improving our community's health through access and relationships, Jordan Valley has grown into 9 clinic locations in Southwest MO.

If you are a compassionate professional who provides exceptional quality care, Jordan Valley is for you. We believe having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy aligns with our mission. We're collaborative and believe in always going above and beyond as part of our commitment to deliver excellent care. Jordan Valley's mission is to improve the health of our community by providing high-quality and accessible medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to southwest MO. Jordan Valley clinics are in Springfield, Marshfield, Lebanon, Republic, and Hollister.

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We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Speech Therapist to assess, diagnose, and treat children with speech, language, and communication disorders. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized therapy plans and work to empower children to achieve their communication and developmental goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, and communication skills.

Utilize standardized assessments, observations, and parent/teacher input to identify specific challenges.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's specific needs.

Provide therapy for speech delays, articulation issues, language disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, and other communication challenges.

Utilize evidence-based techniques and creative approaches to engage children during therapy sessions.

Collaborate with families, caregivers, and teachers to provide education, resources, and support for carryover of skills in home and school environments.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress reports.

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and consultations to coordinate care with other healthcare providers and specialists.

Stay up to date on research and advancements in speech-language pathology and pediatric therapy techniques.

Benefits include:

• Strong hourly pay
• $2,500 sign on bonus for 1 year contract
• Full time-36 hour work week
• CME allowance
• Generous time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Retirement Match
• Medical, Fully paid Dental, and Vision insurance options

Requirements:

- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

- Current state license to practice as a Speech Therapist

- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred

- Experience working with pediatric patients

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

-1-3 years experience

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