Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

We are looking for exceptional Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to work with our pediatric patients. 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.

Join At Home Healthcare as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in the Waxahachie area!

Come work for a Home Health company that really does "feel like family"! Home care is personal for us and we want caring, qualified applicants to join our growing family.

• Full-Time/PRN: $29-40 per visit
  
  

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.
• 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.
  
  

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.