What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (Mountain or PacificTime Zone) position at DotCom Therapy?
At DotCom Therapy, our mission is to provide therapy for everyone, everywhere.
As a remote DotCom Therapy teletherapist you will have the chance to serve students who may otherwise not have access to related services while balancing your work and your life for a more flexible lifestyle.
Benefits of Working for DotCom Therapy
- Cut your commute work from home.
- Work for a purpose // DotCom Therapy is a mission driven company, founded ran by an SLP.
- Advocate for equitable service delivery lead change in the therapy industry.
- Be a W-2 employee // At DotCom Therapy, you are more than a number. You are an integral part of our team, which is why all our providers are W-2 employees.
- Schedule with flexibility around your needs.
- Collaborate with therapy providers across the country share resources and ideas with our exceptional and diverse staff of therapists.
- Flex your professional muscles // DotCom Therapy has a growth mindset and we are always looking for ways to improve and deliver the highest quality therapy services.
- Health, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance available to all full-time employees.
Job Summary: To provide skilled speech therapy to DotCom Therapy clients using a secure web-based platform. Skilled speech therapy is not limited to evaluations, treatment, consultations, screenings, and documentation of services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize a web-based platform for delivery of services.
- Provide evidence-based evaluations for students age 3-21 while following necessary evaluation protocol. Interpret results and prepare professional written evaluation report that follows DCT recommended guidelines.
- Provide speech/language screenings and/or consultations when necessary.
- Confidently administer assessments for cognitive-communication disorders and interpret the results using a web-based platform.
- Confidently and effectively identify the presence and/or the risk of a communication and/or swallowing disorder.
- Confidently select individualized and evidence-based approaches to intervention.
- Develop evidence-based plans in line with the American Speech and Language Association (ASHA) Code of Ethics.
- Design innovative and engaging materials, prepare IEPs as needed on a timely basis, document goals, and modify goals based on student needs and performance.
- Perform advanced session planning upon request of school district.
- Provide skilled speech therapy treatment for students, both individually and in group settings, using evidence-based approaches. Complete session SOAP notes within 24 hours of treatment.
- Maintain the flexibly to adapt/modify the treatment plan, intervention being utilized, and other professional areas in order to best provide an individualized therapy approach.
- Proficiently and professionally document services rendered.
- Confidently and accurately utilize data collection methods and tools for analysis of client performance.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team of professionals to develop student goals for improved educational success and maintain comprehensive documentation of services.
- Participate in IEP meetings, review existing data, and form team meetings.
- Communicate with families regarding services.
- Serve as a case manager or process coordinator, and ensure appropriate delivery of the treatment plan, when applicable.
- Discharge when appropriate.
- Confidently and professionally counsel individuals and groups regarding cognitive-communication disorders and the educational impact and/or impact on quality of life.
- Prepare professional quarterly progress report for schools.
- Conduct school-based facilitator/speech aide training.
- Understand and follow the ASHA’s Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice.
- Understand and follow the scope of practice and regulations of the state(s) in which licensed.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations, including The Privacy Rule and The Security Rule.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy safeguards related specifically to speech therapy and teletherapy.
- Adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Adhere to DCT Standards of Practice Manual.
- Maintain up-to-date schedule in Google Calendar. Maintain an organized and consistent schedule. Collaborate with teachers/staff regarding best times to schedule evaluations, screenings, and treatment.
- Blog, hashtag, and post on media outlets regarding professional experiences and background as desired.
- Utilize Slack for collaboration and team building when desired.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Technology: Experience and comfort with use of various types of technology.
Physical Requirements:
- Constant (90-100%): vision, hearing, talking
- Frequent (60-90%): hand movement, repetitive motions, finger dexterity, reading, writing, preparing/analyzing figures, sitting
Required
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
- Currently possess SLP board license in state of residence
- CCCs: Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency
- Pediatric Populations: At least 1 year of experience
- Documentation of School-Based Services, Including IEPs: At least 1 year of experience
- Continuing Education: Complete continuing education to maintain CCCs and licensure.
Strongly Preferred Qualities
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient with computer technology
- More than 20 hours availability in a week
- Experience with pediatric patients