Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Description The Autism Treatment Center - Rehabilitation Agency is seeking an energetic Full-Time Certified SLP or SLPA to join our team for our outpatient clinic!

Working hours will fall within the range of 7

• 30 am – 6: 00 pm Monday – Thursday. The administrator will assign caseload and hours. Must be flexible according to the needs of the Program.
• FLSA: Exempt

• The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the SLP or SLPA.
• Other duties may be performed as permitted by Texas laws and regulations adopted by the state agencies that are not mentioned here.
• Specific functions may, from time to time, change.
• These functions include: Essential Functions ?
• Must be able to treat patients who exhibit challenging, self-injurious, and aggressive behaviors. ?
• Must be able to recognize that the challenging behaviors are a mode of communication of a need/want rather than a sign that a patient is untreatable. ?
• Carries out individual and, at times, small group treatment sessions following treatment plans for outpatient and school caseloads. ?
• Collaborates with Speech Therapist regarding all plans of care for outpatient and school caseloads, including discussing progress towards goals and updates to plans of care as needed (SLPA only). ?
• Completes all documentation that is required for each patient (daily notes, summaries of progress). ?
• Communicates with physicians, appropriate members of staff, and patient and family members regarding patient needs and progress, either by documentation or, if necessary, direct contact. ?
• Supplies billing information to the appropriate staff in a proper and timely manner for all patient procedures. ?
• Participates in and attends rehabilitation team conferences and clinic staff meetings as scheduled. ?
• Observes patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines. ?
• Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Requests orders of needed supplies and equipment in a timely manner to avoid emergency orders. ?
• Keeps informed of changes and innovations in the field through professional contacts, literature, and continuing education. ?
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education. ?
• Provides education and counseling to patients and their families that will reinforce the therapy provided in the clinic. ?
• Demonstrates skills of effective time management. ?
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal communication skills while maintaining standards of professional ethics. ?
• Follows all ATC Policy & Procedures. ?
• Performs other duties as delegated, required, or requested.
• Physical Requirements ?
• Capable of lifting, guarding, transferring, and maneuvering patients of all sizes and weights utilizing assistance or special equipment as needed on a recurring basis and in a safe manner ?
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to safely apply all necessary modalities and operate the equipment. ?
• Must be able to follow written procedures and verbal directives. ?
• Must have adequate hearing and speech to effectively direct and redirect the therapy program.

Requirements

Qualifications

? Meets the education and experience requirements for a certified SLP or SLPA. ? Valid SLP or SLPa license in the State of Texas ? Competent to evaluate and treat pediatrics and adolescents (treatment only for SLPA). ? CPR/First Aid certification (Adult, Child, Infant). ? Must be able to collaborate and work closely with other disciplines

License

? National Certification through ASHA (Required) ? Possesses or in the process of obtaining Texas State Licensure as an SLP or SLPA (Required)