RightStart Therapy Services, Inc

Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) 

Position Overview: A licensed professional specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of speech, language, voice, communication, and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with individuals across the lifespan, from infants to older adults, to enhance their communication abilities and quality of life.

1. Have a passion and cultural sensitivity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with communication disorders.

2. Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.

3. Use evidence-based assessment tools, standardized tests, informal assessments, and observations, and techniques to identify client needs and to develop accurate diagnoses.

4. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals.

5. Provide therapy to improve articulation, fluency, voice, receptive/expressive language, phonology, language delays, stuttering, voice impairments, dysphagia, and pragmatic communication skills.

6. Educate clients, families, and caregivers about communication strategies and progress.

7. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including teachers, therapists, medical professionals, families,and caregivers, to ensure comprehensive care.

8. Advocate for client needs in educational, medical, and community settings.

9. Maintain accurate records, including assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

10. Provide guidance and training to clients, families, and support staff on strategies to enhance communication skills outside of therapy sessions.

11. Engage in prevention and early intervention programs to address potential speech and language issues.

12. Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations, as well as professional ethics. Uphold RightStart Therapy Services, Inc polices, procedures, standards of conduct.

13. Stay updated with current research and trends through continuing education and professional development.

14. Any other duties that fall within an SLP scope of practice

15. Enjoy your job!

Requirements:

1. Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

2. Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (or eligibility to obtain). State license to practice as an SLP. 

3. Experience: Prior work with children or individuals with developmental disorders preferred but not required.  Experience in clinical, educational, or medical settings is beneficial.

4. Physical: Ability to lift, move, pull/push individuals who may weigh up to 35lbs. Physical ability to engage in active play and interventions (e.g., bending, kneeling, running).

5. CPR & First Aid Certification

6. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

7. Analytical skills for assessment and treatment planning.

8. Creativity and adaptability in designing and implementing therapy plans.

9. Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

10. Time management skills for submitting session notes, evaluations promptly.

11. Organizational and proficiency skills for detailed data tracking.

Career Development

An SLP role offers growth opportunities, including specialization in areas like augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), voice therapy, or swallowing disorders. As well as pediatric feeding and neurogenic disorders. By addressing speech, language, and swallowing challenges, SLPs make a profound impact on clients' ability to communicate and lead fulfilling lives. Specialization certifications could increase pay while leading to supervisory leadership roles.