Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant - Pediatric Home Health

Description

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