PRN Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Clinic

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Clinic Join our fun and engaging pediatric clinic as a PRN Speech Language Pathologist, with approximately 20 to 30 hours available each week based on scheduling needs. Help create a child development learning lab where children of all abilities strengthen communication skills, build developmental foundations, and experience the power of inclusion. RN Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Clinic Join Brighton Center’s fun and engaging pediatric clinic as a PRN Speech Language Pathologist serving children ages 3 to 5. In this role, you will partner with children, families, educators, and other professionals to strengthen the communication skills children need to participate successfully in everyday activities. Essential Responsibilities • Evaluate children’s speech, language, communication, and feeding needs using appropriate assessment tools and clinical judgment • Develop individualized plans of care with functional and measurable goals • Provide skilled speech and language therapy focused on areas such as receptive language, expressive language, articulation, phonological development, social communication, fluency, and functional communication • Provide feeding and swallowing services when appropriate and within the therapist’s training and professional scope of practice • Use evidence based, play based, and developmentally appropriate interventions to support each child’s communication and participation • Partner with families to provide education, practical strategies, and home activities that promote progress beyond therapy sessions • Collaborate with teachers and program staff to embed communication strategies into classroom activities and daily routines • Recommend and support augmentative and alternative communication strategies when appropriate • Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination as needed • Complete accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required documentation • Ensure services and documentation meet professional, organizational, payer, and regulatory requirements • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic environment • Manage scheduling and communication proactively, including timely notification of availability or changes • Maintain professional licensure and complete required continuing education Qualifications • Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program • Current and active Texas Speech Language Pathologist license • Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, if required for assigned responsibilities or payer requirements • Experience providing speech and language services to young children, preferably children ages 3 to 5 • Knowledge of early childhood development, pediatric communication disorders, and developmentally appropriate intervention strategies • Ability to develop functional goals and provide individualized, play based therapy • Strong communication, documentation, organization, and time management skills • Ability to collaborate effectively with children, families, educators, and interdisciplinary professionals • Ability to use electronic health record and documentation systems Preferred Qualifications • Experience in a pediatric clinic, preschool, early childhood, or inclusive classroom setting • Experience supporting children with developmental delays or disabilities • Experience collaborating with teachers and embedding communication strategies into classroom routines • Experience with augmentative and alternative communication systems • Experience providing pediatric feeding services • Bilingual in English and Spanish Physical Requirements • Ability to work at a child’s level, including sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing, and transitioning between positions • Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds • Ability to actively participate in play based and movement based therapeutic activities Schedule and Employment Status This is a true PRN position. Approximately 20 to 30 hours may be available per week based on operational and scheduling needs. Hours are variable and are not guaranteed. The selected Speech Language Pathologist will provide availability and coordinate an agreed upon schedule with program leadership. At Brighton Center, our work is guided by four core values: • Show Passion with Purpose • Honor Relationships • Strive for Greatness • Serve with Integrity Brighton Center is an equal opportunity employer.