Job Classification: Exempt, Full-time 
Work Schedule: Forty (40) hours per week
Reporting Relationship: Vice President of Pediatric Services
 
Primary Accountabilities:
This position impacts the quality and effectiveness of speech therapy services in the on-site pediatric outpatient program. A Speech Language Pathologist will assess and treat infants and children with speech, language, voice, feeding, swallowing, and fluency disorders. Children requiring speech and language intervention most frequently have a diagnosis of developmental speech delay, autism spectrum disorders, hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders and other neurological conditions.
 
Major Duties:

• Perform speech therapy evaluations of infants and children as prescribed by referring physicians.
• Interpret evaluation results and develop a treatment plan including functional goals.
• Determine appropriate frequency and duration of treatment.
• Implement evidence-based treatment for infants and children with disabilities to include involving families in treatment sessions for training and collaboration.
• Create accurate and timely documentation using electronic medical records system.
• Communicate with intake coordinators and business office staff to schedule and bill services in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborate with other members of the pediatric therapy department.
• Follow organizational policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master of Science, Speech Language Pathology with Certificate of Clinical Competency.
• Current licensure with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
• Experience with pediatric speech therapy preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history.
• Must pass background checks and drug test per agency procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, clients and visitors.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Works collaboratively with Capper Foundation staff to build and maintain a strong team environment to accomplish the tasks necessary to serve and support the goals of Capper Foundation.
• Ability to organize, plan, set priorities with minimal supervision and effectively handle multiple projects concurrently.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform work on a child's level to include sitting on floor, bending, stooping, kneeling and walking.
• Ability to read computer screens, e-mail and mail, talk on the phone for an extended period of time.
• Ability to move up to thirty (30) pounds.

Work Environment:

• Direct contact with individuals who are disabled and who may exhibit unpredictable behavior and uncontrollable outbursts.
• Sessions may be held in the clinic, school or other community settings.
• May work with individuals with Hepatitis B and/or other blood borne pathogens.