Job Description
Description:
*This position qualifies for a $2,500 sign on bonus*
1-3 Years' Experience Required.
Description
About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:
Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.
Job Summary:
Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Speech Therapist to assess, diagnose, and treat children with speech, language, and communication disorders. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized therapy plans and work to empower children to achieve their communication and developmental goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, and communication skills.
Utilize standardized assessments, observations, and parent/teacher input to identify specific challenges.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each child’s specific needs.
Provide therapy for speech delays, articulation issues, language disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, and other communication challenges.
Utilize evidence-based techniques and creative approaches to engage children during therapy sessions.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, and teachers to provide education, resources, and support for carryover of skills in home and school environments.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress reports.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and consultations to coordinate care with other healthcare providers and specialists.
Stay up to date on research and advancements in speech-language pathology and pediatric therapy techniques.
Benefits Overview:
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on Demand Available
Holidays:
Nine paid holidays per year.
Health Requirements:
All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Want to chat before committing to applying? Reach out directly; send an email to Katherine.Belt@Jordanvalley.org
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current state license to practice as a Speech Therapist
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Experience working with pediatric patients
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-1-3 years experience
Job Tags
Holiday work, Temporary work, Relocation package, Flexible hours,