Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics

Ascension•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves evaluating and treating patients requiring speech-language therapy, performing therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills, educating and counseling patients and families regarding treatment plans, maintaining clinical records and following performance improvement recommendations, and planning or assisting with patient discharge from speech therapy services while providing information regarding appropriate support programs.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date. Will also accept Texas-Speech Language Pathologist - Intern
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.
Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Educate and counsel patient and family regarding treatment plans.
Maintain clinical records and follow performance improvement recommendations.
Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.