Feeding Speech Language Pathologist

MGA Homecare • Desoto, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Feeding Speech Language Pathologist (also identified as Feeding Speech Therapist) provides physician-prescribed speech and language services to patients or clients in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and MGA policies. The position assesses patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; identifies speech defects and rehabilitation potential; evaluates home environments; and recommends communication devices or aides as needed. The role develops and directs speech-language pathology plans of care, monitors progress, revises plans when appropriate, and collaborates with physicians, team members, caregivers, families, and other healthcare personnel to support continuity of care.

The position maintains accurate clinical records and submits documentation according to agency requirements, including weekly clinical documentation. It also requires professional conduct, punctuality, adherence to the dress code and MGA policies, and participation in mandated agency activities such as in-services. Care is generally provided in private homes, with frequent travel for home health visits. Work environments vary and may involve unpredictable conditions and occasional exposure to household pets, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current license in good standing with the State Licensing Board.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from ASHA.
• Successful completion of an appropriate screening test with a passing rate.
• Current CPR certification as required by state regulations.
• Professional experience as required by state regulations.
• Good observation skills and judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, stop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, and perform other physical activities required by job duties.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits, with or without aid.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable.
• Ability to perform the anticipated level of physical assistance needed for safe client care and notify a supervisor immediately if the anticipated assistance exceeds what can be safely provided.

Responsibilities

• Obtain sufficient information to function effectively.
• Provide individual patient or client services and determine priority speech-language needs.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status.
• Identify functional speech defects and rehabilitation potential, and evaluate the home environment.
• Evaluate the need for and recommend communication devices or aides.
• Participate in developing the total plan of care and direct the speech-language pathology treatment plan.
• Regularly reevaluate patient or client progress and revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Initiate speech-language pathology services and instruct other personnel in phases of care in which they may work with a patient or client.
• Maintain communication regarding patient or client status with supervisory personnel.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to develop, implement, and support the patient’s plan of care.
• Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes about patient evaluations and plans of care, submitting documentation according to agency policies and weekly guidelines.
• Observe patients or clients for treatment reactions or changes in condition and discuss and report changes as necessary.
• Assist caregivers, families, and other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
• Adhere to MGA policies, procedures, and handbook requirements.
• Represent the company positively and professionally in the workplace and community, and maintain a clean, neat professional appearance in accordance with the dress code.
• Report on time and as scheduled to complete work within designated time.
• Participate in other mandated agency activities as requested by the Agency Director, such as in-services.
• Travel frequently to complete home health visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time