Speech Language Pathologist - In Clinic

Momentum Therapy Center • Houston, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an outpatient clinic setting. The position primarily serves pediatric patients, with occasional treatment of adult patients as needed based on clinic operations.

The SLP conducts comprehensive evaluations, develops individualized evidence-based plans of care, provides direct therapy, monitors patient progress, and adjusts treatment plans as clinically appropriate. The role includes educating patients and caregivers, completing accurate and timely clinical documentation, complying with applicable regulations and payer requirements, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, and participating in meetings, training, and quality improvement activities. The SLP may supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants and/or Clinical Fellows, including reviewing, co-signing, and overseeing documentation when required. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Current CPR certification if required.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to meet productivity and documentation expectations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the clinic setting.
• Ability to engage in floor-based and child-directed therapy activities.
• Ability to lift or assist patients within reasonable limits.
• Ability to use fine motor skills for therapy materials and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations using standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care based on clinical findings.
• Provide direct therapy services in accordance with established treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers about diagnosis, prognosis, and home exercise programs.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately, promptly, and in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and payer regulations, including Medicaid and commercial insurance requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement activities as required.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
• When applicable, supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants and/or Clinical Fellows in accordance with state and regulatory requirements.
• When applicable, review, co-sign, and oversee documentation as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays when they fall on the employee’s scheduled workday, eligible upon hire.
• Paid Time Off accrual of up to 144 hours annually, with up to 40 unused hours eligible for carryover; accrued PTO may be used after 90 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible beginning the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) plan, eligible upon hire subject to plan terms.
• Annual continuing education reimbursement of up to $300, subject to company policy and approval requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time