Speech-Language Pathologist I, II, or III

Job Posting Title

Speech-Language Pathologist I, II, or III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 10

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 15, 2024

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position for Speech Language Pathologist I is up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience, Speech Language Pathologist II is up to $63,000.00 based on education and experience, or Speech Language Pathologist III is $66,205.00 based on education and experience.

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist I, II, or III

Location: Cleveland County

Salary: Up to $66,205.00 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT.  COLLABORATION.  SERVICE.  The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.  Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!   What is Public Health?

Oh yeah, did we mention perks?  We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. 
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Position Description:

Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) will provide support to the Early Intervention SoonerStart program at the Cleveland County Health Departments. Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) provide developmental assessments and evaluations in homes and daycares. We educate caregivers and demonstrate the activities that would be specific to their child's educational and therapeutic needs while performing ongoing assessment and therapy plans. These services are individually written for each child and family to increase parenting skills and to enhance the development of the infants and toddlers with developmental delays and/or disabilities.

Duties:

• Diagnoses communication disorders of speech and language.
• Prepares treatment plans and makes recommendations for individual cases.
• Conducts group and individual speech and/or language treatment as appropriate.
• Performs hearing screenings and makes appropriate referrals.
• Prepares and maintains progress reports, records, and evaluations on individual and group cases as required.
• Participates as a member of a diagnostic and treatment team for individual and group cases.
• Maintains confidential records of client services in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Confers with professional and/or community groups on topics regarding communication disorders.
• Implements and develops prevention programs that are specific to speech/language/communication issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in speech pathology, including academic and practicum requirements for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Level II

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in speech pathology and Certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Level III

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association plus an additional three years of post-certification experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a clinical specialty or in an educational setting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Combination of office, vehicle, and public establishments with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires a long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Travel is required with this position. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.  Combination of office, vehicle, and public establishments. Travel may include traveling during inclement weather.

Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification, or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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