Assistive Technology Professional (SLP)

Bethany Children's Health Center•Bethany, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist therapy teams within Bethany Children’s Health Center, ensuring that patients have access to appropriate assistive technology (AT) / Augmentative and Alternate Communication (AAC) equipment to maximize their full potential. Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care, offering inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21). It is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. The CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize physical and cognitive potential, and to ensure families have the necessary training and resources for a smooth transition from hospital to home. The hospital received HFAP accreditation in 2021, confirming high-quality patient care. The organization is committed to maximizing the potential of every employee by providing physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and mental resources. This position is classified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Graduate of accredited School of Speech Language Pathology.
Ability to speak, understand, read and write English required.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Oklahoma License in Speech Language Pathology.
Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification (through RESNA) or willingness to obtain within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric and AT/AAC experience

Responsibilities

Assist therapy teams with AT/AAC Evaluations
Educate staff on the day-to-day use of/modeling of AT/AAC that will yield long-term impact on the independence and communication competency of our patients.
Teaching dynamic AT/AAC assessment in the moment with therapy/education teams.
Provide education to parents/caregivers and community regarding AT/AAC.
Keeping up to date with current features/technology changes in specialty equipment; establish relationships with vendors, and schedule opportunities for therapists to learn through internal and external presenters.
Manage equipment, inventory, and preventative maintenance related to AT/AAC
Other duties as assigned