Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Longview

Viva Pediatrics•Longview, TX

About The Position

Pediatric Feeding Speech Language Pathologist 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 What Sets Us Apart: Family-Centric Approach: We're a family-owned company and driven by a heart for service, not just productivity. Our focus is on delivering exceptional care, not just meeting quotas. Unparalleled Flexibility: Your life, your schedule. Enjoy the freedom to balance work with your personal commitments. Our part-time roles come with no after-school or minimum caseload requirements. Empowering Leadership: Benefit from experienced therapy leaders who are not just bosses but mentors, guiding you towards excellence. Efficient Systems in Place: Our intake and authorization teams streamline processes, making your work seamless and stress-free. Ethical and Transparent: We pride ourselves on ethical practices with no waiting lists and a healthy growth model that encourages open dialogue and idea sharing. Competitive Rewards: We recognize your hard work with competitive pay, acknowledging the value you bring to our team. Independence Within a Supportive Network: Enjoy the freedom to make decisions backed by a team that is always there when needed. Resources at Your Fingertips: Access to test kits, materials, and a state-of-the-art web-based EMR system to make your job easier. We believe that offering a great culture leads to great care. Here is what our clients are saying: https://www.vivapeds.com/testimonials/

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
3 or more years of experience in pediatric speech therapy
Ability to supervise Clinical Fellows and/or Speech Therapy Assistants
Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology
Feeding therapy experience
Current Texas Driver’s License
Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile
Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

Provides speech therapy services to patients within assigned geographic areas for the purpose of building full time caseloads for incoming speech therapist hires
Works with the marketing team to promote VIVA Pediatrics to potential referral sources
Performs clinical assessment; Identifies patient needs and appropriateness of patient
Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data
Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient’s needs and desires
Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
Provides 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
Educates patient/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication and feeding, and appropriate discharge plans through family members
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency
Promotes Agency mission and administrative policies
Helps with interview process for clinical side of new therapist
Helps with mentoring other speech therapists as needed
Available to other therapists for clinical questions as needed
Reviews notes and evals
Responsible for developing training programs and training other speech therapists as needed
Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing.
Prolonged standing and walking required
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills