Speech-Language Pathologist

A primary goal of Coachella Valley Lighthouse – Learning, Behavior & Development, is to increase our clients’ quality of life by using evidence-based interventions and treatments (i.e., speech therapy, occupational therapy (OT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)) in a multi-disciplinary setting.

We achieve this by providing individualized and small group speech services to our clients in a variety of settings. The purpose of our speech programs is to decrease engagement in challenging behaviors and increase functional and socially appropriate communication behaviors using evidence-based, best practices based on the large body of empirical research that has been conducted in the field of speech pathology.

We provide speech services for children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

Coachella Valley Lighthouse is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and passionate speech pathologist to join our clinical team.

For over ten years, Coachella Valley Lighthouse has been serving children and adults with special needs.

OUR EFFECTIVE SPEECH THERAPISTS:

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and implement effective treatment programs.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary treatment team to help patients achieve maximum benefit from therapeutic services
• Provide consultation to patients and patients' families about the results of testing and recommended treatment options.
• Establish patient understanding, expectations, and goals for treatment.
• Create accurate documentation and reporting for all patient visits.
• Delegate duties to support personnel as appropriate.
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistant(s).
• Maintain communication with staff and outside agencies per state guidelines.
• Refer patients to medical specialists in dentistry, psychology, or other related fields as deemed appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, conforming to HIPPA privacy regulations.
• Are familiar with a variety of speech and cognitive disorders.
• Have experience or training with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems.
• Have experience with pediatric feeding treatment and interventions(preferred).
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn web-based practice management systems.
• Are able to comply with all regulatory standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education
• Master's Degree in Speech
• Licensed in California
• CCC in Speech Pathology (preferred)
• Availability 40 hours per week for full-time staff and at least 10 hours per week (2 hours per day) for part-time staff.
• Must have reliable transportation and auto insurance and be willing to drive to various work sites (paid drive time & mileage).
• Must be willing to work evening hours a few days of the week to meet patient needs
• Background in working with children with challenging behaviors (preferred)
• Bilingual skills (preferred)
• Upon hire, complete background check, Live Scan, CPR, First Aid, TB test, and submit proof of immunizations/vaccinations
• Upon hire, complete all requirements for becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in accordance with the BACB guidelines (training provided)
• ADA Requirements (essential functions required of all positions; time frames are approximations and vary between part-time & full-time positions):
• Sitting 5 – 8 hours/day
• Standing 0.5 – 1 hour/day
• Walking 1 – 2 hours/day
• Use of telephone 2 – 3 hours/day
• Bend, twist, kneel, stoop, run, reach in all directions, and crawl 0.5 – 1 hour/day
• Working under pressure 3 - 4 hours/day
• Driving from client to client 2 – 3 hours/day (dependent on individual client needs)
• Working rapidly for long periods 4 – 5 hours/day
• Use of keyboard/computer, tablet, printer, fax or copier 4 – 5 hours/day
• Position requires close work, finger dexterity, good vision, hearing, oral communication, and critical thinking on a regular basis
• Position may also require occasional lifting and carrying of 30 pounds or more
• May occasionally work for longer than 8 hours/day
  
  
  

If you are interested in joining our team, contact us via email or U.S. mail and provide:

1. resume
2. three professional references
3. contact information
   
   

Contact:

Coachella Valley Lighthouse

Human Resources

78900 Avenue 47, Ste. 105

La Quinta, CA 92253

Email:

info@cvlighthouse.com

Post Date:

1/15/2025

Salary:

• $70,092 - $82,435+  (DOE)
• Mileage
• Drive time

Benefits:

• 401K with 4% company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision (FTE)
• Bonuses
• Flexible schedule
• Paid holidays (FTE)
• Paid time off (FTE)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid training & continuing education
• Paid conferences/workshops

Status:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – We are currently accepting resumes for full-time speech pathologist.