Job description 

ABOUT ACTRIV HEALTHCARE 

Actriv Healthcare is a leading healthcare staffing company dedicated to providing exceptional staffing solutions to healthcare facilities. We believe that quality patient care begins with healthcare staffing. That is why we leverage the power of technology to help healthcare facilities match with the best nursing professionals. 

Actriv Healthcare is on a mission to reinvent the way healthcare professionals connect with facilities in a way that empowers them to do what they love. Our cutting-edge technology matches healthcare professionals with shifts that fit their lifestyles and ensures that healthcare facilities have on-demand shift coverage to deliver the highest quality care to patients. We are constantly pushing the boundaries and seeking out new and innovative ways to improve the healthcare experience for both patients and healthcare professionals. 

SCHEDULE 

• Approximately 37.5 hours/week  

• Estimated 183 workdays/year 

• Monday – Friday 

• Full-time 

PAY: 

Local $53.60 - $107.20/hour 

Travel $60.30-$107.20/hour  

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT  

Speech Language Pathologist provides assessments and remediations for students identified with a need for special services in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help students meet their educational goals and to decrease the effects of the handicapping condition on the student’s ability to participate in the educational process in cooperation with other staff members and parents. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students, identified and referred for assessment. 

•  Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students.   

• Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with school personnel and parents.  

• Monitor and attend to the behavior of students during SLP Therapy services. 

• Coordinate SLP services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services.  

• Participate in varied service delivery models (i.e. individual, group, consultative) in cooperation with the student, other school personnel, and the student’s family.  

• Evaluate students in terms of planned goals, revise intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation, and provides students with feedback on their progress.  

• Organizes and schedules assigned caseloads at varied locations. 

• Request/recommend from the Special Education Department the basic SLP equipment and supplies needed.  

• Continue professional educational development and participate in in-service activities for staff and support personnel.  

• Participate in policy formulation as it relates to SLP services.  

• Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure.  

• Maintain, clean, utilize and transport SLP equipment used for student’s therapy 

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position. 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college. 

• Registered SLP 

• Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate 

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to function as a team member with staff and parents in the development of student IEPs.  

• Ability to communicate and interact positively with all types of disabled students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.  

• Knowledge of educational versus medical concerns needing assistance from SLP. 

• Knowledge of Special Education service delivery models.  

• Knowledge of rules and regulations from programs providing services to children with handicapping conditions and Clover Park School District policies.  

• Knowledge of, and ability to maintain/clean, SLP equipment.  

• Ability to initiate and maintain required and adequate student and office records. 

• Ability to follow established guidelines to supervise Assistants when appropriate. 

• Ability to regularly lift and push/pull 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds. 

• Ability to be flexible in regard to scheduling, school selections, and assignments. 

• Ability to organize workload in two or more work locations on a daily basis. 

Desirable Qualifications 

• Minimum of one year’s experience working with youth aged 3 to 21. 

• Working knowledge of computer software and ability to type at least 30 wpm. 

• Current First Aid/CPR 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work is performed at a regular elementary or secondary school building; maybe various locations on a daily or weekly basis. Exposure to normal amounts of dust and fumes from office machines and cleaning chemicals and occasional loud noises. Ability to use arms, hands, and fingers; lift and push/pull 40 pounds often; team lift 60 pounds occasionally; listen closely - more attentive than normal daily life frequently; and often bend, stretch, twist, walk, or reach requiring recurring physical activity requiring more than ordinary strength or effort are all required. 

BENEFITS 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Actriv contributes up to $300 towards the cost of benefits. 

• Accrued sick and vacation time 

• Paid company holidays for eligible employees 

Actriv Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.