Speech Language Pathologist

Step Forward Therapy is on a mission to improve the overall quality of life for the children and families we serve. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary team of therapists use evidence-based, traditional, and innovative therapy methods that address the individual needs of each child. We work closely with families to provide support and education to foster growth and improve a child’s ability to engage in a meaningful and purposeful manner at school, at home, and in the community.

We have an immediate opening for full and part-time, pediatric speech-language pathologists who are playful, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, resourceful, and motivated. We would love for you to join us to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve by providing them with the skills that will allow them to learn, grow, and live a fulfilling life. If you enjoy working with children, and you would like to join our team, please apply!

Responsibilities:

• Completion of documentation for all pre-authorizations, initial evaluations, re-evaluations, assessments, insurance reports, medical reviews, appeal processes and progress reports
• Administer evaluations, tests, or examinations to pediatric patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments
• Develop or implement individualized treatment plans for speech-language issues
• Collects accurate data and makes data-based decisions
• Writes reports and completes daily documentation, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients
• Maintain communication with families, doctors, schools, and other relevant service providers ensuring communication related to the client's program
• Creates home programs to foster an environment for skills that will carry over into the home, and educates family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies
• Monitor patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly
• Maintain caseload and productivity
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and participates in all team and individual meetings
• Follows policies and procedures as established by the organization
• Follows company procedures for canceling/scheduling clients, as necessary
• Maintains and contributes to clinic cleanliness/organization (daily and weekly)
• Maintains a safe work environment and creates/maintains an orderly and organized clinic

• SLP-CF or SLP-CCC
• Current license from the State of Illinois in Speech Language pathology
• 1-year communications experience, preferred
• 1-year pediatrics experience, preferred
• Strong knowledge of child development (specifically birth to 18 years), preferred
• Experience with and passion for working with children, preferred
• Personable, playful, positive, and patient with the ability to effectively build rapport with children and families
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of internal and external audiences, ability to maintain confidentiality, positivity, and professionalism
• Self-motivated with the willingness and accountability to exceed client expectations
• Analytical mind and solutions-driven thinking
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, as well as multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Works well with others, as well as independently in a supportive manner and can forge and maintain relationships
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a background check
• Must be dog-friendly - we have therapy dogs in the office

• Competitive Salary
• Individual Bonus Opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Monday-Friday Schedule / No Weekend Hours
• CEU Reimbursement
• BCBS Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching of 4%
• Opportunities for Advancement