Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Pediatrics

At Home Health Care•Mesquite, TX

57d

About The Position

Join a Team That Feels Like Home At Home Healthcare has been delivering trusted in-home care across Texas for more than 35 years - because we believe healing and comfort begin at home. Whether we're providing therapy, nursing, or support services, our goal is the same: to meet patients where they are and help them live healthier, fuller lives. We care deeply about the children and families we serve, and we care just as much about the people who serve them. From day one, you'll be welcomed into a team that values heart, purpose, and people - and gives you the tools and flexibility to do meaningful work that fits your life. A licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) will provide therapeutic programs to pediatric patients with cognitive, physical, and sensory disabilities or delays in the home and community setting under the direction of a Speech Language Pathologist. The SLPA implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Provides interventions for deficits and elicits responses. Participates in the coordination of care.

Requirements

Requires baccalaureate degree in communicative sciences and disorders, and proof of completion of expected semester and clinical hours; 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.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year experience in acute care, rehabilitation setting, or home health.

Responsibilities

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.
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.