*Speak Up Speech Therapy | Clackamas, Oregon*

*$82,000–$102,000 per year | Full-Time, Part-Time & Contract Opportunities*

Are you a pediatric SLP looking for a practice where you can have *clinical independence, a manageable work-life balance, and a supportive team*?

Speak Up Speech Therapy is a growing pediatric private practice in Clackamas, Oregon, and we are looking for another Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team. *Bilingual Spanish/English SLPs are especially encouraged to apply.* We serve families from a variety of backgrounds and would love to expand our ability to support Spanish-speaking children and families.

Why Join Speak Up?

We believe therapists do their best work when they are trusted as professionals. Our goal is to provide the support and resources you need without micromanaging how you practice.

*What we offer:*

* *Clinical autonomy and independence* – You have the freedom to use your professional judgment, creativity, and preferred evidence-based treatment approaches.
* *Competitive compensation* – $72,000–$92,000 annually, depending on experience and position.
* *Work-life balance* – We value having a fulfilling career without sacrificing your life outside of work.
* *Flexible scheduling*
* *Paid time off*
* *Professional development assistance*
* *Small, collaborative team environment*
* *Diverse pediatric caseload*
* Opportunities to work in areas that match your clinical interests and strengths
* Support from experienced pediatric clinicians while maintaining independence in your own caseload

About Speak Up Speech Therapy

Speak Up Speech Therapy is an established pediatric private practice located in Clackamas, conveniently located just off I-205.

Our clinic serves children and adolescents with a wide range of communication and feeding needs, including:

* Speech sound and phonological disorders
* Expressive and receptive language delays
* Late language emergence
* Autism and social communication differences
* AAC and complex communication needs
* Fluency disorders
* Literacy and language-based learning difficulties
* Feeding and oral-motor needs

Family involvement is an important part of our practice. We don't just work with the child—we help parents and caregivers understand how to support communication and carry skills into everyday life.

We also value collaboration. You'll have colleagues available when you want to brainstorm a challenging case, share resources, or get another clinical perspective, while still having the independence to manage your own caseload.

Bilingual Clinicians

*Spanish/English bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.*

We value the ability to provide culturally and linguistically responsive services to bilingual children and families. If you have experience evaluating or treating bilingual children, we would especially love to hear from you.

_Spanish proficiency is preferred but is not required for consideration._

Responsibilities

* Complete comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric clients.
* Develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals.
* Provide evidence-based speech, language, communication, and/or feeding therapy based on your areas of competency.
* Complete timely clinical documentation.
* Educate and collaborate with parents and caregivers.
* Communicate with physicians, educators, therapists, and other professionals as appropriate.
* Monitor progress and modify treatment plans based on each child's needs.
* Maintain professional and ethical standards in accordance with Oregon licensure requirements and ASHA guidelines.

Qualifications

* Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited program.
* Current or eligible Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist license.
* Pediatric experience preferred.
* Two or more years of experience preferred, although strong candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply.
* Strong Clinical Fellowship candidates may be considered.
* *Bilingual Spanish/English skills are highly valued and preferred.*

The Clinician We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and families and wants to be part of a small, supportive practice.

You may be a great fit if you are:

* Passionate about pediatric speech-language pathology
* Dependable and organized
* Comfortable working independently
* Collaborative when support or consultation is helpful
* Interested in developing your own clinical strengths and areas of expertise
* Looking for a workplace that values both excellent patient care *and quality of life for its clinicians*

If you're looking for a pediatric SLP position where you can *practice with independence, feel supported by your colleagues, and maintain a healthy work-life balance*, we'd love to hear from you.

*Bilingual Spanish/English SLPs are especially encouraged to apply!*

Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $82,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance

Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* State SLP License (Required)

Work Location: In person

This position is an exciting opportunity to grow as a professional and exercise your clinical skills in a variety of ways. The perfect candidate would have experience in phonological/speech sound disorders, late talking toddlers, social communication disorders, language-based learning disabilities, Autism, oral motor deficits, feeding, and fluency. The right person will have a strong work ethic, be organized, and passionate about working with kids.

*About Speak Up Speech Therapy: *

Located in Clackamas, just off of 205, Speak Up Speech Therapy is a pediatric clinic that I opened 7 years ago. I have worked in a variety of settings focusing solely on pediatrics for 18 years. Currently I have a team of two SLPs and two SLPAs at my clinic. We work with a wide variety of developmental and medical concerns including autism spectrum disorders, expressive & receptive language delays, stuttering, auditory processing issues, literacy, feeding and articulation disorders. Aside from treating the child, our clinic focuses on teaching the parents how to be successful with their child at home. I want the child and family to feel empowered and have confidence in the skills they are developing. I provide a very collaborative environment that supports relying on your colleagues to help with ideas and treatment methods.

*Speech-Language Pathologist Responsibilities:*

* Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations on children ages 0-18.
* Analyze, interpret, and document evaluation results.
* Develop patient care plan with short and long-term goals.
* Maintain all records in compliance with regulations, reimbursement requirements, and job responsibilities.
* Plan and provide therapy according to individual needs and goals.
* Perform routine documentation of client performance, adjusting goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
* Provide family education and training to assist in carryover of skills into a client’s daily living environment.
* Communicate with other professionals such as physicians, psychologists, social workers, behavior therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and recreation therapists, with signed release of information.
* Team with parent and/or other team members in a therapy session, as appropriate.
* Make appropriate referrals for additional services such as psychiatry, psychology, dentistry, audiology, behavior therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and educational therapy.
* Maintain compliance with state and federal policies, Oregon State Board for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology and ASHA.
* Supervise aides/volunteers, other Speech-Language Pathologists and/or Speech-Language Pathology Assistants as assigned
* Participate in in-services and/or parent education training programs, as appropriate.

*Employment Standards:*

* Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communicative disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university
* Valid Oregon License as a Speech-Language Pathologist issued from the Oregon State Board for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
* Two or more years of experience preferred, but a strong candidate with less experience will be considered. Pediatric experience required.
* Strong CF’s may be considered.

*Knowledge of:*

* Speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures;
* Normal speech, language, and hearing development;
* Language disorders evaluation and treatment;
* Articulation disorders evaluation and treatment;
* Acquired disorders evaluation and treatment;
* Learning patterns in children;
* Behavior management techniques and strategies;
* Learning problems of children with special education needs;
* English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and math;
* Routine record keeping.

*Physical Requirements:*

Essential duties require, but are not limited to, the following physical abilities:

* Sit at a desk, table, on low chairs, on the floor or on mats, or in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time.
* See, read and distinguish colors, a computer screen, educational materials, books and other printed matter, with or without vision aids.
* Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer, and to perform assigned classroom tasks using both hands.
* Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
* Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate, neat, and timely fashion; to make good judgments and decisions; and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments.

Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance

Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* State SLP License (Required)

Work Location: In person