Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant - Pediatric Home Health

Benefits Include:*

- Medical Plans with six (6) plan options for every budget

- Vision Plan

- Dental Plans

- Life Insurance

- Retirement Plan

- Paid-Time Off

- Paid CEUs

- Flexible Hours
*Based on full-time Status

Job Summary:
The qualified candidate should be a Speech Therapy Assistant who provides coordinated speech therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.

Essential Functions

- Administers the speech therapy treatment plan as developed by the Speech Therapist.

- Document clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis, including clinical and progress notes.

- Analyze patient needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by a physician.

- Ensures proper consultation, documentation, and coordination of care with other disciplines to ensure coordination of care.

- Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating /performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and disease transmission.

- Accepts clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients.

- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desired outcomes.

- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participates in in-services.

Requirements
Job Qualifications:
Educations: Graduate of an accredited college or University in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
Licensure: Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, current Texas Drivers License.
Experience: Two years experience in acute care or rehabilitation setting, home health preferred.
Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions
Works in a patient’s home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Efforts:
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs