Speech Language Pathologist - CFY

Circle of Care•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Currently seeking candidates to service in the following areas: All areas PLEASE NOTE: This position requires an active CF SLP license within the state of Texas - We offer observation/experience hours for those in pursuit of their license. Why Join us? Discover the Circle of Care Advantage: Top-Tier Pay: We proudly offer The Care Package-our proprietary compensation model that places Circle of Care among the highest paying pediatric home health providers in Texas for all disciplines, with no earning cap. Therapist-Led Management: Benefit from leadership with hands-on experience and expertise in therapy. Concierge Level Support: Receive personalized, concierge-style assistance for all mobile staff, from scheduling to documentation, so you can focus on delivering excellent care. More than just a job - A Career with Purpose: We offer a robust range of benefits to support your growth, including CEU assistance, peer mentorship, flexible scheduling, and administrative support. Why Circle of Care? At Circle of Care, we are a Pediatric Home Health Agency, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered healthcare that empowers individuals and families through tailored support and comprehensive services, to our patients from birth to age 20. We invite you to join our dynamic team, where you'll find a nurturing environment with personalized mentorship, collaborative support, and extensive training. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our patients' lives while fostering your own professional growth. Job Summary: The speech pathologist/audiologist CFY is a qualified professional who evaluates and provides speech therapy services to patients in the clinic as prescribed by the attending physician.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligible for CFY.
Current Texas license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to patient homes within the assigned service area.
Valid Texas driver's license and current automobile insurance in accordance with state requirements.
Ability to meet documentation and compliance standards as outlined by state and federal home health regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide assessments and treatment activities with patients within the parameters of the regulations outlined by ASHA regarding the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with the appropriate supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Schedule and plan activities to provides rehabilitative therapy for speech and language disorders
Records type of treatment and patient's reaction to it on clinical/progress notes, which are written on the day of the visit and incorporated in the patient's record weekly
Maintains adequate records on all patient's, including summary reports
Utilizes community resources and Agency personnel for proper referral
Selects and administers diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials
Instructs and counsels other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting patient in improving, correcting, and accepting his/her disabilities
Attends case conferences as requested
Participates in staff development activities and in-service education as requested
Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Patient Care Coordinator to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will all affect agreed services with the Agency
Participates with staff, patient, and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the speech therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of the Agency policies