Speech Language Pathologist

Position Overview

Would you like to set your own schedule? Are you passionate about helping your clients to grow & improve? Does learning about & providing oromyofunctional & feeding treatment excite you? Do you desire 1:1 mentorship by an experienced & talented SLP, COM®? Are you tired of fighting with high caseloads & multiple clients per session with many different disabilities? Do you want a seat at the table? Are you ready to help grow a team of collaborative SLPs? Are you looking for a place to plant roots and grow your career? Great, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Location

Help Me Speak, LLC is a private clinic that proudly serves Marriottsville & the surrounding Maryland counties. Located in Howard County, you get to experience both the rural and urban settings. With easy access to Interstate 70, you can be downtown Baltimore in less than 45 minutes!

Practice Overview

In 1998, our founder, Barbara Taylor, M.S., CCC-SLP, COM® established Help Me Speak, LLC with one goal in mind – to make a difference in the life of each client. Here at Help Me Speak, LLC, our mission is to help people of all ages to improve their orofacial myofunctional, communication, & learning skills. We develop an individualized, optimized treatment plan based on a combination of techniques, research, & each client’s needs. Barbara is the first & only Certified Orofacial Myologist™ in Howard County and teaches, mentors, and supports her staff to continuously learn new techniques. Our clinic fosters an environment based on teamwork, collaboration, fun, and innovation. If you are searching for a clinic that is committed to success for both their staff and clientele, then we want to speak with you!

What You’ll Be Working On

• Complete initial and regular client assessments & reassessments in a timely manner
• Develop & follow individualized plans of care based upon evaluation & reassessment
• Educate clients/parents in how/why skills occur & keep detailed records relating to client conditions
• Assess clients regularly, monitor progress toward treatment goals, & modify plans as needed
• Bring the fun! Incorporate iPads, technology, & a wide variety of MANY toys/materials & creativity into your sessions
• Promote a positive work environment & collaborate with team members on client care

Qualifications

• Master’s in Speech Language Pathology required
• Licensed or able to become licensed in the state of Maryland for Speech-Language Pathology & ASHA CCCs
• 2-3 years of experience preferred, but passionate CFs are encouraged to apply
• Experience or training in the following is a plus: Oral swallowing, Oromyofunctional skills, Tongue tie, Talk Tools, PROMPT, Apraxia, ASD, Beckman, Kaufman, Lindamood-Bell, Wilson Reading, & Social Thinking
• Ability to independently treat clients by developing & following an established therapy plan of care
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated passion for building relationships with clients
• Self-starter, a strong level of ownership, accountability & clinical problem solving skills

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling from part time to full time
• Paid time off (depending on hours per week worked)
• Continuous education opportunities
• **Training and mentorship opportunities with our owner, Barbara, who has 31 years of experience and 17 ACE awards

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Private practice
• Telehealth

COVID-19 considerations:
All parents & siblings are required to wear a surgical mask. We have HEPA air purifiers in all rooms, use a double cleaning process, and wear KF94 masks w/a window.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marriottsville, MD 21104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your differentiator from any other candidate that may apply for this same role? How do you view yourself as unique?
• If I were to give you a magic paint brush to paint your ideal employment opportunity – what would it look like – please include the following:

Ideal setting / Job Functions

Ideal Schedule / Productivity Per Week (direct billable actions)

Pay Structure (billable, hourly, salary, etc.)

Specific Annual Compensation Goals

Training / Mentorship

Anything else that is meaningful in your next role

• What are 3 contributors that are motivating you to look for new employment?
• What are 3 contributors that will help you stay with an employer for over 5 years?
• What is the biggest mistake you have ever made professionally and how did you take responsibility and right the situation?
• What is your biggest pet peeve in your last employment setting & did you do anything about it?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Pediatrics: 3 years (Preferred)
• oral swallowing/ oromyofunctional: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maryland SLP license (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $45 - $70