Licensed Speech Therapist

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health is looking for full-time Licensed Speech Language Pathologist(s) to provide services to children in our Early Intervention (birth to 3 years) program.

The qualified candidate(s) will:

Work with our growing multidisciplinary team of Early Intervention professionals to maximize the potential of children.Plan and implement developmentally appropriate intervention strategies in each child’s natural environment andProvide parent coaching and education as well as strategies for use in daily routines.Make the difference in the life of a child and their family!

Required Education/Experience

Must have current PA Speech and Language Pathologist licensure.American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) CertificationMust have experience working with the pediatric population; Early Intervention experience is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Must be organized with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Act 33 Clearance (PA Child Abuse) must be received prior to hire.Act 34 Clearance (PA State Police Record Check) OR the Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprinting must also be received prior to hire along with the Act 33 Clearance.One of the above, Act 34 or FBI Fingerprint, is required to be received prior to hire with the Act 33 Clearance. The third document must be received within 30 days of hire.Current driver’s license and insurance coverage.Must complete Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire.Must complete Crisis Management de-escalation training within 30 days of hireMust complete CPR/FA training within 30 days of hire.Current drivers’ license and insurance coverage.

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health

Competitive Compensation Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.Professional Advancement: Certification and professional development opportunities, $200 annual credit towards licensure CEU’s or licensure renewal and dedicated training budget.Incentive: Potential for additional earnings through the agency's incentive program/plan. The agency’s incentive program/plan is a payment of 1 ½ times a staff’s hourly rate of pay once their annual productivity expectation has been met. This incentive payment is made at the completion of the fiscal year. Roughly 75% of current employees earn an incentive –of those who do, see an incentive payment of $1,000 to $10,000 annually. Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage with additional savings at LECOM Home Host facilities. Numerous voluntary supplemental insurance coverages. No cost Long-term Disability and Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match.Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, dedication to work/life balance, and MeQuilibrium (meQ) app.Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listen, learn, and grow. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.