Certified Speech Language Pathologist

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)