Speech Language Pathologist at PIECE BY PIECE AUTISM CENTER LLC – Lebanon, Indiana

About Us:

Our mission is to provide high quality ABA, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in underserved Indiana communities. We strive to be a resource for local families and schools, providing training about autism and ABA therapy, diagnosing physicians, and autism advocacy groups. In addition to supporting our clients, families, and community members, we are committed to providing a safe, rewarding, and enjoyable employee experience, as none of this is possible without a talented, dedicated, and motivated team of clinicians.

About the Role:

We are looking for a speech therapist to serve our Lebanon and Frankfort locations. This clinic based position involves conducting initial evaluations and assessments, intervention/treatment sessions, regular re-assessments to outline progress or continued areas of focus, and discharge planning across both locations. The speech therapist will be responsible for communicating regularly with each child's family and BCBA to outline progress, provide suggestions for carryover and practice outside of the clinic setting, and/or discuss potential changes to the treatment plan. The therapist's caseload would primarily be made up of current ABA therapy clients, but there is potential for additional outpatient clients as well.

Benefits:

• Clinician owned and operated
• Employer match on retirement contributions
• Performance based bonuses
• Competitive salary with twice a year raises
• $25,000 employer paid life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage available
• Paid flex time
• Paid holidays
• 16 days of PTO your first year, increasing annually
• Paid recertification and licensing fees
• Yearly CE stipend
• Paid conference fees plus travel and hotel (one per year)
• Paid mileage for travel between locations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active and valid licensure to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Experience working with pediatric populations in clinical or educational settings.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric speech, language, and swallowing disorders and evidence-based treatment methodologies.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with early intervention and clinic-based speech therapy programs.
• Additional certifications related to pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
• Bilingual abilities or experience working with diverse cultural and linguistic populations.
• Training in family-centered care approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric patients to identify communication disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patient goals.
• Provide direct therapy services using evidence-based techniques to improve speech, language, and swallowing functions.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other healthcare providers to support the child's communication development in various environments.
• Document patient progress, maintain accurate records, and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure effective outcomes.
• Educate caregivers and educators on strategies to support communication development outside of therapy sessions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and share insights on patient progress.

Skills:

The Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist utilizes strong assessment and diagnostic skills daily to identify specific communication challenges in children. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with young patients and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. Clinical expertise in evidence-based therapy techniques allows the practitioner to design and implement individualized treatment plans that address each child's unique needs. Organizational skills are critical for maintaining detailed documentation and tracking patient progress over time. Additionally, adaptability and cultural competence enable the clinician to tailor interventions to diverse populations and changing clinical environments.