Innovative Therapy 4 Kids ( IT4K) is looking for an organized, energetic Speech Therapist in our internationally renowned, pediatric practice in San Diego, California. With our multidisciplinary approach, we have the ability to work in a variety of different settings, such as public and private schools, community sites, and at our state-of-the-art clinic. In addition to individual treatment, our innovative services include specialized summer groups and programs, early intervention programs, and a social skills training program with a strong community integration component. We strongly encourage professional development, with ongoing mentoring and training. Our atmosphere is welcoming and upbeat.
Applicant qualifications and abilities:
- Assessing and treating swallowing and communication difficulties arising from a variety of causes.
- Ability to review and revise IEP and 504 goals/ objectives along with the implementation of revisions.
- Identifying developmental speech and communication difficulties/disorders.
- Devising, implementing and revising relevant treatment programs.
- Implementing treatment programs and training to parents/professionals in therapy delivery.
- Assessing communication environments.
- Monitoring and evaluating clients’ progress.
- Working with clients on a one-to-one basis as well as in groups to deliver therapy.
- Writing and maintaining confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients and other professionals.
- Managing a caseload taking account of priority cases, waiting lists, successful outcomes, referral and discharge of service users.
- Working with others to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.
- Supporting/supervising newly qualified speech and language therapists and speech and language therapy assistants.
- Setting organizational and personal objectives.
- Planning and delivering training sessions.
- Contributing to the implementation and evaluation of projects and developments.
- Participating in research projects
Occupation Classification Requirements:
- Speech-Language Pathologist