Speech Language Pathologist
H1-B Sponsorship Available!
Ascend is looking for a full-time, pediatric-passionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy services to children in the Palo Alto area in a school setting!
Not interested in a school setting? We serve kids in various settings, such as home-based, outpatient clinics, and our inclusion preschools. Ascend is a multidisciplinary company that provides Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy to children in the format that suits them best.
We offer mentorship/support and the ability to learn, grow, and make a difference to our school-based team that serves hundreds of kids across CA.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address clients' specific needs
- Provide therapy sessions to improve clients' speech and language skills
- Monitor clients' progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and educators, to develop comprehensive care plans
- Provide guidance and support to clients' families and caregivers
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client's progress and treatment outcomes
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Valid state license or certification in Speech-Language Pathology
- Previous experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist preferred
- Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic techniques for speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Please note that this position may involve case management duties.
At Ascend, we go above and beyond to ensure our employees are happy/heard and well taken care of. In addition to offering a highly competitive annual salary, we offer a robust benefits package that includes (but isn't limited to):
BENEFITS:
- Highly competitive salary with a sign-on bonus
- Premium health, dental, and vision plans; 401k with employer match, FSA, Life and Disability insurance
- PTO accrual and paid holidays beginning your first day
- Reimbursement for CEUs, license fees, professional dues, CPR/first aid certification, and insurance costs
- Online and physical resources such as subscriptions to Boardmaker, TPT, SLP Toolkit, and assessment kits for SLPs/SLPAs/CFs
- Orientation Training for New SLPs and Clinical Supervisors
- Mentorship Programs
- Employee EAP
- Student Loan Pay-Down Program
- Other unique perks and compensation
- H1-B/ Visa Sponsorship Opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Must have or be eligible for a CA State SLP License
Contact David at (510) 362-0835 or email [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
- In-person
- School
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CA SLP License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Palo Alto, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person