Point Quest Group Sacramento , CA 94204
Posted 6 days ago
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Who We Are: Jabbergym has a well-established community reputation for inspiring children to have fun while providing them with the tools to realize their fullest potential. Our collaborative, caring, and skilled therapists are catalysts for goal achievement as they address the needs of the whole child.
Purpose of the position: Meeting with families, teachers, or doctors to discuss the patient's treatment and progress and recommend ways to address behavioral issues. Developing individual plans to correct, maintain, or improve certain behaviors.
Job Group Classification: Jabbergym
Overtime Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $78,000 - $105,000/Yr
Depending on Experience:
SLP 3-5 Years $78,000 - $86,000
SLP 6-10 Years $86,000 - $95,000
SLP 10+ Years $96,000 - $105,000
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
Life, Legal & Pet Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Vacation for full-time employees
Sick pay
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts with AT&T
Team environment
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Complete assessments and evaluation to identify the students level of functioning and ability to communicate, including standardized assessments as part of a triennial review to determine continued eligibility
Combine knowledge of speech, hearing and language with planning and implementing programs for the management of communication disorders
Develop the treatment plan in coordination with the classroom teacher and other interdisciplinary team members in order to ensure educational benefit
Instruct and consults with interdisciplinary team members as well as the family/guardian to generalize skills taught in the therapy setting
Participate in in-service education, utilization review and team conferences.
Provide discharge planning, as appropriate
Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment / response to therapy interventions.
Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation, including evaluation data, treatments, clinical and progress notes and required billing information according to company policy.
Provide services within the Agencys catchment area
Additional list of duties and responsibilities is provided in the Job Description
Work with clients on a one-to-one basis, and in groups, to deliver therapy
Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports
Maintain an attendance register in accordance with the Service Page of the IEP and the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for each student
Input services into the companys database and sign the service logs on a monthly basis
Adapt educational materials and equipment for the purpose of providing intervention and/or meeting the individual students needs
Collect data on student achievements for the purpose of documenting activities, preparing reports and/or updating IEP logs
Instruct individual students with instruction appropriate supervisor(s) (e.g. phonetic alphabet, vocabulary and language, fluency, oral motor exercises, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits
Maintain and prepare a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g. charts, logs, records and/or reports) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information; and/or complying with mandated requirements
Maintain high and low-tech augmentative communication devices and equipment and have familiarity with symbol-based software such as Boardmaker Online
Researches resources and methods for the purpose of addressing students' functional goals
Other duties as assigned
For Employees Assigned To Schools Full-Time
Although employment is at-will, Therapists are expected to work 206 days during the school year (consisting of 200 in-person student instruction days and related preparation time, plus six (6) days of instructional and training days, and may be asked to attend additional scheduled events (i.e., Open House) on school days).
Point Quests operational calendar runs from July 1 to June 30. The school year, including Extended School Year classes (ESY), generally runs approximately August to mid-July. A schedule will be announced for each job site each year. 2-3 days of training and new hire orientation are generally scheduled for the first week of August. Vacation is strongly encouraged to be taken during school breaks and during summer. We request that therapists avoid scheduling vacations during ESY and scheduled trainings.
Objectives or goals to measure performance:
Confidentiality
Adherence to Company policies and procedures
Accurate work product
Timeliness in completing assignments
Positive team attitude
Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
Staff development and training
Improved personal professional growth and education
Demonstration of good decision making
Positive customer service attitude and communications
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Minimum Skills or Qualifications:
Current, active license as a Speech Pathologist (SLP, SLPL, SLP-CCC) or be eligible for licensure
At least one year of experience in speech therapy
Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning or social/emotional problems.
DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information
Proficient written and verbal English language communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner
Reliability, dependability and flexibility
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
The noise intensity level is moderate to high
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.
Jabbergym is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest
Point Quest Group