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Speech Language Pathologist with Infant/Pediatric Feeding Experience Required *WITH SIGN ON BONUS* - East Houston
THERAPY 2000
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OtherOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 4 months ago
Location
Houston, Texas
Quick overview
The Speech Language Pathologist will perform comprehensive evaluations and develop treatment plans for pediatric patients. They will collaborate with caregivers and other healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a current license to practice Speech Language Pathology in Texas and at least 1 year of experience with pediatric feeding disorders. Additional experience and certifications in feeding therapy are preferred.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Houston - Houston, TXTHERAPY 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to serve families in the East Houston (near Downtown, above I10). Feeding experience is required. This part time or PRN position and is based in our North Houston division.
- What you’ll do: Perform comprehensive Speech Therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients’ needs for therapy. Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders. Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients’ caregivers. Act as a vital member of your patients’ medical neighborhoods, collaborating and coordinating care between various providers and disciplines. Complete a minimum number of patient visits on a weekly basis as required by the agency. Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed. Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards related to delivering high-quality patient care. Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures. Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines and federal, state and local laws applicable to home-health pediatric speech language pathology.
- QualificationsWhat you’ll need: A current/active license to practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas. An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability. Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business. Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser). 1+ years of experience working with infants and children with pediatric feeding disorder, dysphagia, etc.
- Bonus points for: 3+ years as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Experience in a home-health setting. Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties (VitalStim, SOFFI, SOS, etc.)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Perks: Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees. Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees. Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits. Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand. Income Stabilization Stipend paid up to first 90 days (while building caseload; determined by Division Director). Debt Crusher (Debt Reduction Program) Company-sponsored 401k program with matching. Company-issued laptop computer.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401k Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Debt Reduction Program
- Income Stabilization Stipend