Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (CF)

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (CF) to join our professional team. 

MECA Therapies is the largest pediatric rehabilitation provider in the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to strive everyday towards ensuring that our families and their children have access to the highest quality of care in the communities we serve. 

The Speech Language Pathologist Provides speech therapy services to include evaluation and treatment to children birth to three with diagnosed conditions. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: 

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders
• Licensure from the NM Board Speech, Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:     

• Knowledge and experience in the field of Communication Disorders
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
• Proficient organizational and record keeping skills
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
• Ability to train clients, family members and professionals
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Reliable transportation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The SLP will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA policies and procedures.  Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Administering standardized assessment tests within their professional scope of practice
2. Developing appropriate and thorough recommendations
3. Presenting diagnostic findings completely and accurately
4. Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy
5. Seeking out appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies
6. Developing theoretically sound plans describing objectives and procedures for treatment
7. Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the person served
8. Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
9. Recording and tracking daily progress accurately
10. Utilizing time in session efficiently to meet objectives
11. Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family
12. Planning for discharge of the person served     
13. Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary

1. Attending Transdisciplinary Team Approach (TTA) meetings, IFSP’s, Periodic Reviews, Annual Reviews and Transition meetings as required
2. Fulfilling Team Lead duties for a select number of children on assigned caseload

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS

The SLP-CF will be assigned a weekly caseload from the respective program directors for each program they serve by:

• Carrying a caseload of 27 clients per week, equating to 1252 direct therapy visits per year or part time equivalent.
• Providing services according to the child’s IFSP
• Adjustments to caseloads/clinic hours are made in collaboration with the respective program director(s)
  • Caseload adjustments in regard to clients and direct client contact hours may be adjusted in accordance to the following:
    • Providing Supervision for students or other therapists
    • Completion of additional evaluations

PRODUCTIVITY

The SLP-CF will achieve the expected 90% productivity performance goal set by MECA Management. 

DOCUMENTATION

The SLP-CF will accurately collect data on persons served and will ensure that the information is accurate and filed in a timely manner by adhering to the following:

1. Document therapy sessions and progress
   1. FIT documentation to occur at the time of visit, to be submitted daily.
   2. Any therapist needing additional time beyond their regularly scheduled time must contact the Director for approval.
2. Completing progress notes with team at 6-month review

1.  Documenting TTCM meetings

1. Completing FIT evaluations within 3 business days.  Any therapist needing additional time beyond their regularly scheduled time must contact the Director for approval.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

The SLP-CF will provide the necessary support, training, and guidance in their provision of services to the persons served. The SLP-CF must also comply with all mandatory trainings identified by their licensing board as well trainings mandated by their respective supervisor(s) and/or company by adhering to the following:

1. Including the family/caregivers in setting treatment goals and training families on specific treatment strategies and carryover skills for the client/patient
2. Consulting and providing in-house trainings to other staff members
3. Maintaining appropriate licensure through the NM licensing board
4. Attending mandatory staff meetings and trainings

SUPERVISION

Certified SLPs may be asked to provide supervision for SLP, SLP-CF, ASL and /or Student Interns/Observers. Supervision will be provided according to the MECA SLP supervision guidelines AND ASHA requirements.

1. Providing Supervision to an ASL, Student or Intern/Observer as assigned
2. Under no circumstances can a SLP-CF participate in any supervisory role.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The SLP-CF will maintain quality services for the persons served by adhering to the following: 

1. Ensuring person served has a clear understanding of their rights
2. Acknowledging and respecting the rights of persons served at all times
3. Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA policies and procedures