What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Speech Therapist Partner position at At Home Healthcare?
Job Title: Speech Language Pathology Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team at At Home Healthcare in the Waxahachie area, providing exceptional care to our clients.
About the Role:
- Work closely with licensed speech-language pathologists to deliver high-quality speech therapy and rehabilitative services to clients experiencing language/communication disorders, swallowing disorders, or other related challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment plans developed by speech-language pathologists, addressing difficulties with speech or related areas, and provide speech therapy and rehabilitative services to clients.
- Collaborate under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist to ensure superior patient care.
- Execute plans of care that offer speech and language disorder services under the guidance of a speech-language pathologist, which can be safely administered in the client's home as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintain current knowledge of client condition through observation and document any changes in client condition to the client file. Report any changes in client condition or response to therapy to the supervising speech-language pathologist immediately.
- Consult with the supervising speech-pathologist regarding changes to the plan of care as appropriate.
- Implement changes in the plan of care when written by the supervising speech-language pathologist and authorized by the client's physician.
- Consult with the supervising speech-language pathologist regarding the client's progress and response to treatments.
Qualifications:
- Requires a thorough understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge attained through graduation from an accredited speech and audiology program.
- Must have and maintain a current license as a speech-language assistant, including maintaining observation and supervision records.
- Requires ability to speak, read, and write English accurately.
- Must have and maintain a current valid Texas Driver's License and proof of current liability insurance.
- Must submit to annual TB screening.
- Must maintain current certification 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.
