Speech Language Pathology Assistant_Killeen Details

Speech Language Pathology Assistant_Killeen

Circle of Care Therapy - Killeen, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Circle of Care Pediatric Home Healthcare Company is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to fill an immediate position to provide therapy to patients in the home, daycare or community setting as prescribed by the attending physician.

This opportunity will begin as PRN, with an opportunity to build to full-time with benefits if you so choose. Schedules are very flexible.

Job Summary:

The speech pathologist/audiologist assistant is a qualified professional person who provides speech therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

Qualifications:

• At least a bachelor's degree
• One (1) full year of supervised work experience preferred, but not required
• Licensure or certification by the state of Texas as an SLPA

Special Requirements:

• Reliable transportation
• Must have a car with current insurance coverage
• Valid state driver's license

Some of the Responsibilities include:

1. Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders

2. Records type of treatment and patient's reaction to it on clinical/progress notes, which are written on the day of the visit and incorporated in the patient's record weekly.

3. Maintains adequate records on all patient's, including summary reports

4. Utilizes community resources and Agency personnel for proper referral

5. Be supervised by an SLP as follows: Minimum of two hours per week (1 hour direct, on site and 1 hour indirect). Follow guidelines for supervision as outlined by the State Board for Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

6. Attends case conferences as requested

7. Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Patient Care Coordinator and/or ST Supervisor to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

8. Participates with staff, supervising SLP, patient, and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the speech therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of the Agency policies.

Our full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive pay; paid bi-weekly
• Opportunities for over-productivity pay
• 5 PTO (paid time off) days a year
• 100% Employer paid health insurance base premiums for employee; dependent coverage is available at cost to employee
• $300 per year CEU reimbursement
• State License renewal reimbursement

Locations include Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Killeen, El Paso, RGV, Corpus Christi, and surrounding areas.