Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Westside Children's Therapy
Location: Round Lake
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Location: DeKalb, ILStatus: Full-TimeWestside OverviewIf you've dreamed of a career working with the pediatric population and helping children find a voice we want to talk to you!Our DeKalb clinic is growing, and we are looking to add our first full time Speech Language Pathologist to our team.At Westside Children's Therapy, our Speech Language Pathologists are compassionate and devoted mentors who work 1:1 with children between 0-18 years old. Westside fosters a safe, collaborative environment where our SLPs are free to be themselves, make mistakes, ask for help when they need it, and experience the support of working on high-functioning teams.Who You Are:Compassionate and encouraging mentorEnergetic and silly, with ability to connect with childrenAccountable and attentive to the needs of othersPatient with a kind and nurturing spiritDedicated clinician who strives to enhance quality of life and patient outcomesWhat You'll Do:Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations on children. Analyze, interpret, and document evaluation results.Nurture client's social skills through hands-on and play-based-therapyDevelop and implement individual and/or group therapy according to individual needs and goals.Provide family education and training to assist in carryover of skills into a client's daily living environment.Collaborate and Co-treat with OTs, PTs, BCBAs and RBTs before, during or after sessions to reach therapeutic goalsMentor Clinical Fellows and/or other Speech-Language Pathologists as assignedMaintain a caseload of 30 direct therapy hours per weekWhat You'll Bring:Master's Degree in speech-language pathology/communicative disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university (Clinical Fellows will be considered based on availability of mentors)Pediatric outpatient experience working with children 0-18 years oldStrong verbal and written communication skillsSincere interest in learning and implementing Speech TherapyPassion for working with children with special needsWhat You'll Get:A Great cultureCompetitive Salary & Performance Bonuses Program401K with Employer MatchLeadership Development Trainings for StaffHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Life InsurancePaid-Time Off, Paid Sick Days and Paid HolidaysTeam Outing Stipends & Staff EventsEarly Access to Leadership Roles in Fast Growing CompanyTherapy Director Mentorship & ObservationsBeautiful, State-of-the-Art clinicsWho We AreWestside is a culture first organization that cares foremost how our Speech Language Pathologists feel on a daily basis. We foster a safe environment where employees are free to be themselves, make mistakes, ask for help when they need it, and experience the power of working on high-functioning teams. Above all, we aim to meet our mission of changing kids' lives. As an SLP with a wear-it-on-their-sleeves passion for working with kids, we think you'd be a great fit!Westside Children's Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.Apply Today

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