Paediatric Speech Therapist

Mediplacements are looking to recruit a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for a Permanent position with our client in the USA.

The pay for this position is $25-$40 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.

Job Descriptions:
* Providing high quality direct speech-language therapy services to students according to students' IEPs plans.
* Conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.
* Developing treatment plans (IEPs plans) for overall educational improvement.
* Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines.
* Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders.
* Ensuring students' skills are generalized across settings by consulting and collaborating with teaching teams and related service providers.
* Completing treatment notes and progress reports in timely manner and according to company policy.
* Managing a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student or therapist absences.
* Maintaining appropriate, confidential, records and provide timely reports.
* Keeping abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development.
* Completes and submits required documentation within established agency guidelines
* Facilitates effective communication amongst other clinicians providing care
* Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the speech program and provides guidance as necessary.
* Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences as applicable and maintains ongoing communication with all disciplines involved in the patient Plan of Care.
* Upon receipt of the Physician's orders, interprets and implements those services and programs related to Speech/Language Therapy. Ensures these orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights and State and Federal codes and regulations.
* Assists in coordinating speech therapy program with other appropriate health care providers/disciplines providing services to the patient.
* Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience:
* Master Degree - Successful completion from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred.
* Registered RCSLT member

Benefits:
* Relocation assistance
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance

If you're interested in working as a locum speech therapist with Mediplacements, apply now!

When you work with Mediplacements, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training.

If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.