Pediatric Feeding Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health (Arlington)

Viva Pediatrics•Lake Worth, TX

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Viva Pediatrics - Where Passion Meets Purpose! Here, you're not just a number, you're a valued member of our patient-centered community. Experience a work environment where quality care triumphs and your voice matters. Viva Pediatrics is a family-owned company driven by a heart for service, not just productivity, focusing on delivering exceptional care. We offer unparalleled flexibility with part-time roles that come with no after-school or minimum caseload requirements. Benefit from empowering leadership with experienced therapy mentors, and efficient systems in place for seamless work. We pride ourselves on ethical practices with no waiting lists and a healthy growth model that encourages open dialogue and idea sharing. We recognize your hard work with competitive pay and offer independence within a supportive network. Access to test kits, materials, and a state-of-the-art web-based EMR system are provided. We believe that offering a great culture leads to great care.

Requirements

Current Texas State License as Speech Language Pathologist
Current Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation
One year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
Pediatric experience required
Effective interpersonal relations and communication skills
Knowledge of durable medical equipment
Able to work in a patient's home in various conditions
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Proof of current CPR certification
Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking are required
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessment and identify patient needs
Document, prepare, and complete patient Plan of Care.
Track progress and revise as needed
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements
Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
Provide appropriate plan, treatment, and evaluation for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements.
Maintain pertinent records of specific tests performed and progress made
Communicate and educate family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate treatment, and appropriate discharge plans
Promote company mission and administrative policies to ensure the quality of care