School Based Speech Language Pathologist- Independent Contractor

Description:

Location: Remote.

eLuma is the premier provider of live, online therapy services (also known as teletherapy and telepractice) and software solutions for K-12 special education. We don’t just fill a need, we help districts integrate online speech therapy, school psychology, counseling, mental health services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and a broad range of assessments with onsite services to support district teams and create better student outcomes.

Opportunity Overview:

• Ability to work remotely and autonomously
• Any availability will be considered within typical school-based hours
• Document individual and group sessions in eLuma’s web-based platform
• Provide skilled speech therapy treatment for students, both individually and in group settings
• Complete session SOAP notes within 48 hours of treatment
• Some contracts include Case Management duties to ensure appropriate delivery of services
• Communicate with families and/or school personnel regarding services and scheduling
• Design innovative and engaging materials, prepare IEPs as needed on a timely basis, document goals, and modify goals based on student needs and performance
• Conduct assessments with students and complete assessment reports
• Conduct screenings as needed by the school to determine if further evaluation is required
• Write progress reports as required by the school
• Complete all required documentation in eLuma’s secure portal. (Some schools may require documentation in their systems as well)
• Adhere to FERPA and HIPAA regulations, including The Privacy Rule and The Security Rule.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy safeguards around teletherapy
• Understand and follow the ASHA’s Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice, along with any state regulations
• School-specific variations may occur

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
• Active state licensure where residing and where performing teletherapy services (and Department of Education credential, if required by state regulations)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
• Basic computer and technical skills (you’ll be using a webcam)

Preferred:

• Two+ years’ experience working in schools
• Teletherapy experience

Technology Requirements:

• Mac or PC computer with at least 4GB of RAM and 2.5GHz processor
• Internet speeds of at least 10 Megabytes download and 3 Megabytes upload
• Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox Internet browser
• High-definition webcam with at least 720 pixels