Speech Language Pathologist – Early Steps

USF Health

. Evaluate and implement medically prescribed speech-language therapy programs for children under three with speech-language, cognitive, hearing, swallowing, and oral motor disorders .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and implementing speech-language therapy programs for children, with a focus on individualized treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in providing clinical services, education, and mentoring within the field of speech-language pathology.

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Speech-Language TherapyCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)Individualized Treatment ProgramsInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient Evaluation and Assessment

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Hard Skills

Speech-Language TherapyPatient EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlanningProgress MonitoringClinical Documentation

Soft Skills

Family CoachingCommunicationMentoringEmpathyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Therapeutic EquipmentDocumentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)Speech-Language Pathology License

Industry Keywords

Early StepsPediatric ServicesCognitive DisordersHearing DisordersSwallowing Disorders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and implement medically prescribed speech-language therapy programs for children under three with speech-language, cognitive, hearing, swallowing, and oral motor disorders
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to evaluate patients, develop goals, implement services, and provide cost-effective treatment to Bay Area Early Steps clients
Submit accurate and timely documentation and charges
Plan and implement individualized treatment programs within speech therapy principles and physician-prescribed parameters
Record progress notes and coordinate patient progress and therapeutic goals with team members; confer with physicians
Maintain equipment, order supplies, and perform related clerical work
Provide direct clinical services, including evaluation, assessment, individualized family/child goals and strategies, ongoing intervention, developmental strategies, family coaching and mentoring, team-based strategies, and progress monitoring
Deliver difficult news to families and address family grief and fear in practice
Provide education and training to medical students and pediatric residents
Provide community training and mentoring related to Early Steps clinical services
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization, or an applicable alternative under the degree equivalency provisions
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or a certificate to practice speech-language pathology or audiology under Chapter 468, Florida Statutes
Related work experience cannot substitute for required licensure, certification, or registration
Level II criminal background check required
Must meet all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts