Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is currently recruiting for an Outpatient Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide care to a varied pediatric caseload from 0 through 12 years old, with primary focus on birth-5-years-old. 

This is an exciting opportunity for pediatric speech and language pathologists who are interested in joining a multidisciplinary pediatric care team and support our growing programs for Infant Mental Health and Early Intervention.

This position is available as full-time.  Join an existing integrated care team that is collaborative and extremely dedicated to the young patients they serve!

Responsibilities:  

• Evaluates patients referred to speech & language therapy, as well as Early Intervention.

• Performs evaluations and diagnoses speech and language disorders in children regarding speech and language deficits according to each patient’s needs, physician recommendations, and specific program guidelines/protocols.

• Communicates with patient and/or parents/caregivers regarding evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals.  Provides home program activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure carryover to the home environment. 

• Engages patients and/or parents/caregivers in the treatment sessions.

• Provides individual (1:1) treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice. Designs an appropriate and effective treatment plan and works within scope of practice at all times. Monitors progress of treatment goals through periodic observations and assessments. Conducts re-evaluations when indicated.

• Consults with Physician, allied health professionals, and other team members.  Participates in case conferencing meeting and in program planning meetings.  Facilitates training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents/caregivers when applicable.

• Communicates regularly with Referral Specialist, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff.  Makes recommendations and follows through with referrals to internal programs, as well as outside agencies when appropriate. Makes recommendations to infant/early childhood or mental health services when dyadic concerns arise.

• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with the department standards; in addition, documentation complies with the patient’s insurance requirements.

• Provides treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites for increasing patients’ ability to access care.

Requirements:  

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

• C.C.C. (ASHA) in Speech Pathology preferred, CPR Certification.

• Current California State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required; license must be maintained for duration of employment.

• At least 2 years experience as a Speech & Language Pathologist preferred.

• Pediatric specific experience required and experience in early intervention (0-3) preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Rewards:  

• Job type: Regular Full Time 

• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits  

• Retirement Plan with Employer Match  

• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays  

• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance  

• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs  

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Enjoy an industry leading benefits package that includes $1000 CME reimbursement, 24 hours of CME time off, MedBridge account with unlimited access to virtual CME training, license renewal fee reimbursement, and the possibility of loan forgiveness eligibility.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved. 

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

$90,000.00 - $115,292.00

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.