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Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Emerge Pediatric Therapy
$65,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

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.


Education
Master's Degree or higher
Job type
Full Time
Additional benefits
  • Medical
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings