PT Speech Language Pathologist (Telehealth)

Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Join OPYA and make a big impact!

JOB HIGHLIGHTS:

• Work with children aged 18 months to 6 years old
• Work with a passionate mission driven team
• Small Caseloads 
• Flexibility through telehealth 
• Health benefits after 90 days when you maintain more than 25 working hours per week
• Fantastic culture with great Glassdoor reviews  

We’re changing the world for kids with Autism and their families! Want to join us? If you are caring, mission driven and value teamwork, then Opya may be the place for you.

Who Are We?

We are Opya! We’re on a big mission to help children with Autism reach their full potential. We do this by connecting evidence-based autism therapies, primarily ABA, with the latest technologies. Our passionate team of amazing people is dedicated to achieving therapeutic goals while improving the Autism care experience for our clients. We care deeply for our clients, their families, and our team members, and are also contributors to the Autism community.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a meaningful impact. You'll become a part of our growing team of pioneering and passionate multidisciplinary clinicians comprised of Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Feeding Therapists and Behavior Therapists (Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Intervention Specialists and Behavior Technicians) who provide telehealth services for children ages 12 months through early adolescence.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will join a dynamic and experienced speech team, you’ll have the opportunity to co-treat and collaborate with other therapeutic disciplines and learn to provide creative, functional evidence-based care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct developmentally appropriate and comprehensive assessments of Speech, Language, and Social Communication
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans for children diagnosed with ASD, and other developmental disorders
• Implement 1:1 intervention via a telehealth platform
• Provide client and family-centered treatment plans to address individual needs for skill acquisition 
• Produce progress reports and treatment plans in accordance with timelines of regulatory agencies and funding sources
• Provide parent education and training to support and generalize treatment goals 
• Collect and analyze session data, adjust treatment goals as required, to ensure appropriate client progress is being made.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sessions that meet the requirements of Opya as well as regulatory agencies and funding sources in accordance with HIPAA.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and openly with all team members, associated providers, clients, and their families.
• Use the company’s scheduling and billing system to ensure timely billing practices
• Use of the company’s technology to assist in coordination of care and communication with team members.
• Attend parent, staff and team meetings and training as requested
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Familiarity with approaches used with ASD and other developmental disabilities
• Early intervention experience and/or experience with Autism preferred
• Experience implementing telehealth services preferred
• Must be positive, energetic, and creative
• Timely, reliable, and committed
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs

Requirements

• Current California SLP license (RPE)
• Master’s degree and/or Doctorate in Communicative Disorders/Speech and Hearing Science
• US Citizen or Green Cardholder
• DOJ/FBI clearance
• Valid California Driver's license
• Reliable transportation and valid Automobile Insurance
• Negative TB test
• Current vaccines

Employees who work a minimum average of 25 hours per week will qualify for the following company supported benefits:

• Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to 
  • 401[K] employee plan
  • Free Pet Wellness Program
  • Pet Insurance discounts
  • Student loan refinancing at preferential rates with bonus cash back
  • Gym discounts, travel & lifestyle discounts
  • Free Headspace app for mindfulness, meditation and wellness
  • Free UrbanSitter subscription for your child