Speech Language Pathologist - Hourly Saturdays - Pediatrics

Skills on the Hill - Speech Language Pathologist, Arlington, VA: Calling All Pediatric Miracle Workers!

Are you a GLIMMER OF HOPE for children facing functional challenges? Are you ready to unleash your SUPERHERO POWERS as a Pediatric Therapist? If you're looking to combine your passion for therapy with the power of play, Skills on the Hill has the perfect role for you! We are a pediatric therapy practice with locations in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA that specializes in supporting and empowering children and families to climb to their fullest potential. We are seeking a part time Speech Language Pathologist to work in our pediatric therapy clinic located in Arlington, VA on Saturdays.

Why You'll Love Us:

• Healing Headquarters: Join a team that transforms obstacles into opportunities for our youngest heroes.
• Innovation Hub: Explore cutting-edge therapies and technologies in our playground of possibilities.
• Super Sidekicks: Collaborate with a league of extraordinary therapists who share your passion and dedication and an administrative support team that lets you focus on clinical care.
• Heroic Support: Receive the training and resources you need to conquer every challenge.
• Rewards Fit for a Champion: Enjoy competitive compensation and perks because superheroes deserve the best!

What We Need from You:

• Heart of Gold: Your empathy and compassion must be as strong as your clinical skills.
• Powerful Partnerships: Teamwork makes the dream work—collaborate with families and colleagues alike.
• Quest for Knowledge: Stay curious and continue to learn, because there's always a new chapter in every hero's journey.
• Unstoppable Drive: Face every obstacle with determination, creativity, and a smile.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept):

• Therapeutic Quests: Conduct comprehensive evaluations, deliver fun therapy, and design and implement treatment plans that unlock each child's potential.
• Triumphant Transformations: Use play and evidence-based practices to unleash possibilities and celebrate milestones alongside our brave pediatric warriors.
• Alliance Building: Elevate, educate, and forge strong connections with families, caregivers, and our multidisciplinary team.
• Documentation Mastery: Keep track of victories and strategies for future endeavors.

Requirements & Qualifications to Join Our League:

• Masterful Degree: A degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution, advanced experience a plus but not required.
• Experience: Experience in pediatric therapy is heroic. We are seeking heroes with least 2 years experience is required due to limited supervision and mentoring.
• Value Alignment: Collaboration, inclusivity, lifelong learning, accountability, credibility, and adaptability is what we live and work by.
• Availability to Work with Our Squad: A minimum of 4 hours is required and can be done mornings or afternoons.
• Clearance for the Hero Hall of Fame: Ability to pass basic drug screen and background check, valid CPR/first aid certification or ability to obtain and current TB test.
• Tech-Savvy Superpowers: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iPad, and EMR system wizardry.
• Superhero-Level Communication Powers: Masterful communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Magical Child-Whispering Talents: Use a special flair to vanquish learning obstacles and boost brain power!

Perks:

• Well stocked and organized clinic with equipment, games, other therapeutic supplies
• Access to clinical resources, available online and in office
• Flexible schedule and autonomy
• Scheduling handled by admin team so you can concentrate on your patients
• Waiting list of children ready for immediate scheduling
• Opportunities for additional work in the future so you can grow with us
• Accrued paid time off
• Employer paid professional liability insurance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Speech-language Pathologist
• 2 years minimum experience
• Degree from an accredited school or program.
• Current license issued by VA
• Experience working with children
• Knowledgeable of evidence-based practices found to benefit children
• Experience and ability to work independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and organizational priorities.
• Candidate should demonstrate good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills with a variety of individuals and groups. Should exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Good working knowledge in all applicable computer programs (Microsoft Office) and use of iPad.
• Valid CPR certification & TB Test.
• Ability to pass basic drug screening & background check.

Role of Pediatric Therapist at Skills on the Hill, LLC:

• Provide client-based treatment
• Provide ongoing parent/family/teacher education
• Plan individual treatment programs based on client’s needs and adjust as needed
• Administer pediatric standardized assessments
• Promote developmentally appropriate skills in areas of language, articulation, pragmatics, motor planning
• Engage children in activities to reduce behaviors that may interfere with learning and cognitive functioning.

Our practice specializes in working with children who have the following diagnoses:

• Global developmental delays
• Genetic disorders
• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• ADHD
• Cerebral Palsy
• Apraxia
• Sensory processing dysfunction
• Down Syndrome
• Feeding challenges
• Articulation Discorders
• Receptive/Expressive challenges
• Pragmatic language challenges

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Ready to Answer the Call?

If you're ready to harness your powers for good and become a part of our Skills on the Hill PEDIATRIC MIRACLE WORKER team, assemble your resume and prepare your cover letter to explain why you're the hero we need. Don your cape and apply today—because every child deserves a hero!

Join us in rewriting the story of pediatric therapy - one miraculous moment at a time. Apply now and help us in supporting and empowering children and families to climb to their fullest potential.

Visit our website at www.skillsonthehill.com to learn more about our practice