Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Step Forward Therapy
Location: Rolling Meadows
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Step Forward Therapy is on a mission to improve the overall quality of life for the children and families we serve. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary team of therapists use evidence-based, traditional, and innovative therapy methods that address the individual needs of each child. We work closely with families to provide support and education to foster growth and improve a child's ability to engage in a meaningful and purposeful manner at school, at home, and in the community.

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We have an immediate opening for *full and* *part-time*, pediatric speech-language pathologists who are playful, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, resourceful, and motivated. We would love for you to join us to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve by providing them with the skills that will allow them to learn, grow, and live a fulfilling life. If you enjoy working with children, and you would like to join our team, please apply!

*Responsibilities:*
* Completion of documentation for all pre-authorizations, initial evaluations, re-evaluations, assessments, insurance reports, medical reviews, appeal processes and progress reports
* Administer evaluations, tests, or examinations to pediatric patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments
* Develop or implement individualized treatment plans for speech-language issues
* Collects accurate data and makes data-based decisions
* Writes reports and completes daily documentation, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients
* Maintain communication with families, doctors, schools, and other relevant service providers ensuring communication related to the client's program
* Creates home programs to foster an environment for skills that will carry over into the home, and educates family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies
* Monitor patient's progress and adjust treatments accordingly
* Maintain caseload and productivity
* Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and participates in all team and individual meetings
* Follows policies and procedures as established by the organization
* Follows company procedures for canceling/scheduling clients, as necessary
* Maintains and contributes to clinic cleanliness/organization (daily and weekly)
* Maintains a safe work environment and creates/maintains an orderly and organized clinic

*Qualifications:*
* SLP-CF or SLP-CCC
* Current license from the State of Illinois in Speech Language pathology
* 1-year communications experience, preferred
* 1-year pediatrics experience, preferred
* Strong knowledge of child development (specifically birth to 18 years), preferred
* Experience with and passion for working with children, preferred
* Personable, playful, positive, and patient with the ability to effectively build rapport with children and families
* Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of internal and external audiences, ability to maintain confidentiality, positivity, and professionalism
* Self-motivated with the willingness and accountability to exceed client expectations
* Analytical mind and solutions-driven thinking
* Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, as well as multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Works well with others, as well as independently in a supportive manner and can forge and maintain relationships
* Must be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a background check
* Must be dog-friendly - we have therapy dogs in the office

*Benefits:*
* Competitive Salary
* Individual Bonus Opportunities
* Flexible Schedule
* Monday-Friday Schedule / No Weekend Hours
* CEU Reimbursement
* BCBS Health Insurance
* Dental and Vision Insurance
* 401(k) with Employer Matching of 4%
* Opportunities for Advancement

*Physical Requirements: *
* Periods of extensive standing (up to 2 hours at times), walking, and running
* Navigating uneven surfaces
* Requires lifting (25 - 30 lbs), positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients
* Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

*Ability to commute/relocate:*
* Must have reliable transportation. If not local, must be willing to relocate before starting position (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends



Education:
* Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Keywords: Step Forward Therapy, Chicago , Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Rolling Meadows, Illinois