Speech Language Pathologist

MECA Therapies LLC•Hobbs, NM

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our professional team and serve our Hobbs Region. The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech therapy services to include evaluation and treatment to children birth to three with diagnosed conditions. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

Requirements

Master's degree in Communication Disorders
Licensure from the NM Board Speech, Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
Knowledge and experience in the field of Communication Disorders
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
Proficient organizational and record keeping skills
Effective oral and written communication
Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
Ability to train clients, family members and professionals
Exercise a high level of confidentiality
Achieve the expected 90% productivity performance goal set by MECA Management.
Maintaining appropriate licensure through the NM licensing board

Nice To Haves

Certified SLP/CF may be asked to provide supervision for SLP, and /or Student Interns/Observers. Supervision will be provided according to the MECA SLP supervision guidelines AND ASHA requirements.

Responsibilities

Administering standardized assessment tests within their professional scope of practice
Developing appropriate and thorough recommendations
Presenting diagnostic findings completely and accurately
Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy
Seeking out appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies
Developing theoretically sound plans describing objectives and procedures for treatment
Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the person served
Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
Recording and tracking daily progress accurately
Utilizing time in session efficiently to meet objectives
Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family
Planning for discharge of the person served
Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary
Attending Transdisciplinary Team Approach (TTA) meetings, IFSP’s, Periodic Reviews, Annual Reviews and Transition meetings as required
Fulfilling Team Lead duties for a select number of children on assigned caseload
Carrying a caseload of 30 clients per week, equating to 1392 direct therapy visits per year or part time equivalent.
Providing services according to the child’s IFSP
Providing Supervision for students or other therapists
Completion of additional evaluations
Document therapy sessions and progress
FIT documentation to occur at the time of visit, to be submitted no later than 8:00 a.m. in accordance to submission schedule
Completing progress notes with team at 6-month review
Documenting TTA meetings
Completing FIT evaluations within 3 business days.
Including the family/caregivers in setting treatment goals and training families on specific treatment strategies and carryover skills for the client/patient
Consulting and providing in-house trainings to other staff members
Attending mandatory staff meetings and trainings
Providing Supervision to an ASL, Student or Intern/Observer as assigned
Ensuring person served has a clear understanding of their rights
Acknowledging and respecting the rights of persons served at all times
Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA policies and procedures