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Speech Language Pathologist - Contract/1099

Blackbird Health
Location
Frederick, Maryland
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Speech & Language Pathology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university
  • Valid Pennsylvania state license in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • At least two years of experience providing speech and language services to clients, preferably in a clinical setting, with experience in telehealth
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
What the job really is

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Contract Evaluator at Blackbird Health, you will conduct diagnostic assessments to evaluate children's developmental and communication needs. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans, while working in a hybrid model that includes both on-site and remote evaluations. You will primarily focus on completing evaluations and identifying candidates for short-term treatment programs, with a flexible schedule that accommodates both weekday and weekend availability.

Things to weigh
  • This is a diagnostic evaluation-only role and does not involve providing ongoing therapy or treatment sessions.
  • The role requires a minimum of 4 evaluations per week, with specific documentation time allocated, which may impact workload management.
  • The position focuses on evening and weekend evaluations, which may affect work-life balance for some candidates.
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