SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is an Educational Specialist responsible for identifying and treating students with communication, speech, and language impairments that affect their academic and social performance.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assessment & Diagnosis: Screen and evaluate students across all grade levels (PK-12) to identify disorders in articulation, fluency, voice, and receptive/expressive language.
• IEP Development: Collaborate with teachers, parents, and psychologists to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's communication needs.
• Direct Therapy: Provide one-on-one or small-group therapy sessions to remediate speech and language delays, including specialized treatments like tongue positioning or object classification exercises.
• Collaboration: Consult with classroom teachers to suggest strategies and accommodations, such as visual supports, to ensure students can access the curriculum.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate clinical records for student progress and complete documentation required for Medicaid billing for eligible services.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Primary and Secondary Education
Health Care Provider
Full-time