SLP-Assistant Home Health - Fort Worth

Soundly Speaking Therapy Services•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Soundly Speaking is hiring a full-time, W2 Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant to serve adult clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) ages 21 and up in the Fort Worth area of Texas. The role involves providing in-person and teletherapy services, including traveling to clients’ homes and working outside of a clinic. Therapists work with dayhab staff, families, case managers, and a supervisor to deliver individualized therapy and support clients’ communication goals. The position is hourly and offers the opportunity to serve an underserved community in a friendly, motivating environment focused on learning and growth. Applicants must have a valid Texas-issued Speech-Language Pathologist-Assistant license and be comfortable working with adults in their homes and outside a clinic.

Requirements

Hold a valid Texas-issued Speech-Language Pathologist-Assistant license.
Be comfortable working with adults in their homes and outside of a clinic.
Be able to learn on the job and use and augment the materials provided.
Be creative, reliable, motivated, passionate, and committed to serving adults with IDD.
A valid Texas license requires completion of a bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders, plus 25 clinical and 25 observation TDLR-approved hours.

Responsibilities

Travel to clients’ homes to provide individually tailored therapy.
Treat a wide range of speech and language disorders.
Provide detailed therapy to achieve short- and long-term goals as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Adapt therapy to each circumstance and work with the supervisor and case managers.
Document therapy visits and submit paperwork within 24 hours.
Use and augment the materials and resources provided for therapy.
Contact families and case managers to share updates and communicate about therapy progress.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA and state and federal regulations.