Speech Therapy Evaluator - Sherwood

Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. We are currently looking for qualified individuals to fill the position of Speech Therapy Evaluator! This role provides initial therapy and developmental evaluations, treatment planning, and recommendations of therapy to children ages 0-21 years as prescribed by a physician.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plan with Company Matching

• Company Discounts & Incentives

• Company-Provided Paid Training & Professional Development

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• State of the Art Facilities & Technology

What you will do:

• Represent the vision and core values of Pediatrics Plus through evaluation, determining therapy needs, and development of treatment planning through comprehensive, holistic, and functional evaluation process to incorporate collaboration with team members including the family.

• Provide schedule for availability to administration when requested by set deadline. Evaluation availability to be provided over at least 4 days of each week, with open to rescheduling on the 5th day.

• When communication needs to occur with the Family Relations Team or Financial Services, the evaluator will communicate through the Administrative Team Lead and/or Director of Therapy Services to obtain needed information.

• When provided an evaluation folder, the folder will be reviewed within 48 hours for any additional information needed. The evaluator will contact the family to obtain further information to prepare for evaluation including, but not limited to, needs for feeding evaluation, ortho evaluation, or medical history.

• Evaluate children using appropriate assessment protocols, tools, and observations to follow funding guidelines for each particular child.

• Communicate with family during and/or within 72 hours of the evaluation with the results of the evaluation and recommendations.

• Complete evaluation write-up utilizing Pediatrics Plus template per funding source guidelines.

• Develop and enter goals and objectives in deTASO.

• Enter information into First Connections CDS system (per EI funding).

• Provide a welcoming environment for families.

• Turn in all evaluation write-ups from previous week by noon on the Monday following the initial evaluation period, along with audit forms per funding source. Any corrections are due 24 hours after a report is given back to the evaluator.

• Provide documentation of all therapy services by locking and electronically signing weekly notes as well as efficiency reports.

• Willing to travel to additional sites for assistance in initial evaluations should a need arise, and schedule allows.

• When not able to meet evaluation billing minimum for a week, take the following initiatives:

• Seek out re-evaluations from discipline team

• Request developmental re-evaluations through site administration

• Assist with coverage board needs

• If evaluations are not available, participate in assigned tasks or projects as directed by leadership.

• Collaborate with the primary therapist for re-evaluations in regard to progress, areas of concern, treatment planning and recommendations. Communicate results of evaluation, including changes in treatment recommendations, areas qualified in, and/or discharge from services.

• Submit all time off requests to the director for approval. Communicates any emergency that will affect the evaluation schedule to the Administrative Team Lead immediately.

• Available to provide evaluations, attend meetings and conferences, and other related duties during the days and hours stipulated in the Employee Handbook and Therapist Supplement.

• Available to children and families to ensure continuity of care and proper management of treatment.

• Collaborate with administration and other disciplines to ensure quality services for children and families.

• Participate in all required meetings for professional development and growth.

• Participate in one-on-ones with leader.

• Provide feedback to administration regarding ways to enhance continued improvement of the company.

• Respond positively to feedback concerning job performance.

• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences as needed.

• Demonstrate continued growth in therapeutic skills through learning, knowledge, and application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.

• Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Basic computer skills which include a working knowledge of keyboarding, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.

• Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of the organization.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding the dress code.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted license as approved by the employee’s state and/or national licensing board.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.