Responsibilities

Follow the treatment plan set up by a Speech-Language Pathologist. Treatment may include: difficulties with speech or related, and provide speech therapy and rehabilitative services to clients with language /communication disorders, swallowing disorders or other related problems.

PRN and Full-Time position available. 

• Works under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
• Carries out the plan of care that provides speech and language disorder services under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist which can be safely administered in the client home as prescribed by the physician.
• Maintains current knowledge of client’s condition through observation; documents any changes in client condition to the client file. Immediately reports any changes in client condition or response to therapy to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Consults with supervising speech-pathologist regarding changes to the plan of care as appropriate.
• Implements changes in the plan of care when written by the supervising speech-language pathologist and authorized by the client’s physician.
• Consults with supervising speech-language pathologist regarding the client’s progress and response to treatments. 

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Qualifications

• Requires in-depth understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge attained through graduation from an accredited speech and audiology program.
• Must have and maintain current license as speech-language assistant, including maintaining observation and supervision records.
• Requires ability to speak, read and write English accurately.
• Must have and maintain current valid Texas Driver’s License and proof of current liability insurance.
• Must submit to annual TB screening.
• Must maintain current certificate of basic life support (CPR).
• Computer software skills necessary to produce accurate documents and materials required. Working knowledge of MS Office preferred.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.