SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Responsible to: Clinical Quality Assurance Manager (CQAM)

Purpose
To support and enhance our integrated services model by delivering and supervising speech and language therapy that is individualized, collaborative, and aligned with our mission of providing a refined, high-touch experience for every family.

The Community You’ll Be Joining
At Optimal Beginnings, we work together across ABA and Speech within our integrated model to contribute to a holistic experience that calms the chaos for families navigating a new autism diagnosis. Together, we cultivate a clinical team that is empowered and independent, operating with professionalism, clear communication, and a shared commitment to delivering an elevated client experience. We are a tight-knit community where our families become part of our own, and we meet them with patience, preparedness, and kindness, proactively anticipating their questions, worries, and needs, so they always feel understood, confident, and cared for at any point in their journey.

The Difference You’ll Be Making
As a Speech Language Pathologist at Optimal Beginnings, you will help bring our integrated ABA and speech model to life by building meaningful communication, functional language, and social connection for children and families.

Your work will empower children and young adults with autism and developmental delays to express themselves, connect with others, and gain greater independence in their daily lives.

You will support children as they practice real world communication skills within small group and naturalistic environments designed to mirror everyday moments, not scripted therapy.

You will equip parents with tools, strategies, and guidance to confidently support their child’s communication growth, creating calm, clarity, and progress across home, school, and community settings.

Expectations

• Model positive, professional, and respectful communication in every interaction, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment across all disciplines.
• Provide a full caseload of direct speech therapy services, including evaluations, reevaluations, and ongoing treatment sessions, ensuring children receive consistent, high-quality care aligned with OB’s integrated services model.
• Uphold and execute all clinical and documentation standards with accuracy and care to ensure compliant, ethical, and effective delivery of speech services.
• Collaborate closely with the ABA Clinical Team to ensure speech and behavioral programming align and reinforce one another for every child.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case reviews, and team meetings to maintain consistency, clarity, and high clinical standards across all services.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
• Licensed or willing to become licensed in Maryland and Virginia.
• ASHA certification preferred.
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum preferred.