Speech Language Pathologist - Tomball

EasterSeals Greater Houston

58d • Hybrid

About The Position

Easter Seals of Greater Houston is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist for its Tomball and surrounding areas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) office. The ECI Infant Development program is parent-driven and focuses on enhancing the development of children ages birth to 36 months with developmental delays or disabilities. The goal is to provide families with the tools they need to significantly impact their children's development.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/ Speech-Language Pathology
• Continuing Education Units (preferably in topics relating to the Birth to Three population)
• English communication skills including listening, speaking, nonverbal communication and writing
• Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or candidacy for Clinical Fellowship Year
• Willing to drive 75% in and around Tomball and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental skills of assigned clients from birth to the third birthday by collecting information from case history, parent report, observation of child, and other professionals.
• Interpret evaluation results, develop diagnostic impressions, and make recommendations.
• Implement specific, reasonable, and necessary intervention plans for children experiencing developmental delays, atypical behaviors, and/or certain medical diagnosis based on evaluation findings and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Plan must be written within 45 days of referral.
• Schedule and prioritize direct and indirect service activities within established timelines; document professional contacts in a timely manner. Provide direct services to children and their families at home, daycare, or other "natural environment". Services must begin within 28 days of writing the IFSP.
• Complete all client paperwork, timesheets, expense reports, schedules, Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) and any other required paperwork; submit on time to Director/Assistant Director and/or appropriate personnel. Be proficient in Providersoft and other agency software within 60 days.
• Ensure maximum service delivery through management of a Director/Assistant Director-approved schedule (based on assigned caseload by intensity, frequency, and location of services). A minimum of 65 hours of services will be delivered monthly.
• Communicate effectively with families, physicians, other agency representatives, co-workers, and the community at large.
• Serve as the Service Coordinator for assigned clients as outlined in the Service Coordination Module.
• Participate with other department staff members in the development and presentation of educational materials, in-services, and training courses.
• Identify and refer children/families for related services including, but not limited to, audiological, educational, medical, psychological, sociological, or other resources such as a toy lending library, respite, etc., as needed.
• Maintain ethical and professional conduct, reflecting the code of ethics and standards of recognized professional licensing organizations and Easter Seals of Greater Houston.
• Adhere to all Easter Seals and ECI policies and procedures.
• Serve as an ambassador for Easter Seals by volunteering at Easter Seals events. Be available for agency fairs and speaking engagements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your Director/Assistant Director, Team Manager or Chief Executive Officer.

Benefits

• 5 weeks' paid time off per year
• Company holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Option to enroll in agency-sponsored benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with a match of 3% after service requirements are met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees