Speech Pathologist-Contractor

Starting at: $82.00/hour

Work Schedule: Part-Time, approximately 25 hours per week. This is a contracted position.

Location: Remote/Travel to various locations

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone’s life? Achieva is seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and reliable professionals to join our Early Intervention contractor team. If you value flexibility, empowerment, and family-centered work, we welcome you to apply.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations.

Position Summary

Conducts developmental assessments, develops individualized program plans, and provides speech therapy services for children birth to three and consultation for their families. Services are provided in natural environments such as family homes and community settings in alignment with Early Intervention best practices.
Reports to the Speech/Language Pathologist Supervisor of Early Intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of children and family outcomes through evidence-based Early Intervention practices.

• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess the development of children with delays in communication, hearing, oral motor, and feeding.

• Conduct assessments, identify strengths and needs, and make recommendations for treatment and intervention strategies.

• Share assessment results and progress updates with families and collaborate with other agencies and providers.

• Maintain organized and appropriate therapeutic equipment and materials; follow Universal Precautions.

• Collaborate effectively with other specialists within a Family-Guided Routines-Based Intervention framework.

• Establish rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with families.

• Maintain ongoing communication with the Assistant Early Intervention Director and Director as needed.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology with at least one year of related experience.
• Must meet Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearance requirements prior to providing services.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and properly insured vehicle available for daily use.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Speech/Language Pathologist required.
• Why Join Achieva?
• Purposeful Work: Empower families and make a direct impact in your local community.
• Flexibility: Contractors set their own schedules and caseload parameters.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a values-based, inclusive, and mission-driven team.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for contracting without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

We are dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities.
To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Achieva’s Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or email [email protected].