Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Emerge Pediatric Therapy

Why Emerge Pediatric Therapy?

• Holistic Approach: Emerge prioritizes wraparound care, ensuring children and their families are supported through education and home programming.
• Focus on Quality Care: The company is committed to providing high-quality care in speech, occupational, and physical therapy, ensuring each client is treated with respect and dignity.
• Supportive Environment: The clinic offers a fun, collaborative, and creative atmosphere, which fosters personal and professional growth for its therapists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluations & Therapy: Conduct thorough and timely evaluations, with an expectation of billing a minimum of 23 hours a week of direct therapy service within a 40-hour workweek.
• Documentation & Billing: Maintain accurate and timely documentation and billing according to Emerges procedural guidelines.
• Client & Family Interaction: Develop strong relationships with clients and their families, educate them on therapy plans to ensure consistency and success, and promote carryover of treatment goals at home.
• Collaboration & Community Engagement: Build rapport with community partners and contribute positively to the companys reputation within the local community.
• Outcome-Oriented: Set and achieve measurable, timely goals for client progress and complete discharge summaries as needed.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience & Licensure: NC therapy licensure in good standing, with at least two years of outpatient pediatric therapy experience.
• Additional Qualifications: Continuing education units (CEUs) and advanced courses in pediatric therapy are preferred.
• Key Skills:
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and rapport-building abilities
• Creativity in treatment strategies
• Goal-oriented and driven
• Punctuality and responsibility

Special Considerations:

• Multilingual Pay Differential: Emerge offers an increased pay rate for employees who are proficient in a language other than English and who may need to use that language in their position.

Why This Role Might Be a Good Fit:

If you thrive in an environment that balances high-quality care with a fun, dynamic, and team-based atmosphere, this could be an ideal position. The focus on community involvement, creativity in therapy, and a supportive culture reflects an organization that values both professional development and personal satisfaction.

Next Steps:

If you're preparing to apply for this role, be sure to emphasize:

• Your pediatric therapy experience and any continuing education you've pursued.
• Specific examples of your creative, goal-oriented approach to therapy.
• How you foster strong relationships with both children and their families to support long-term progress.