Pediatric SLP/SLPA

MGA Homecare•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Speech Therapist (Pediatric) provides speech and language services to patients or clients as prescribed by a physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and MGA policies. The role assesses clients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; identifies speech defects and rehabilitation potential; evaluates home environments; and recommends communication devices or aids when needed. The therapist participates in and directs the plan of care, provides treatment, monitors progress, and revises care plans as necessary. The position works with physicians, team members, caregivers, families, and other healthcare personnel to support continuity of care. It requires accurate and timely clinical documentation, communication about client status and changes in condition, adherence to agency policies and professional standards, and participation in mandated agency activities. Care is generally provided in private homes, and frequent travel for home health visits is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Current license in good standing with the State Licensing Board.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from ASHA.
Successful completion of an appropriate screening test with a passing rate.
Current CPR certification as required by state regulations.
Professional experience as required by state regulations.
Good observation skills and judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform the physical activities necessary for the job, including sitting, standing, stopping, bending, kneeling, walking, balancing, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
Vision and hearing within normal limits, with or without aid.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable.
Ability to provide the anticipated level of physical assistance needed for safe client care, and to notify a supervisor immediately if that assistance exceeds what can be safely provided.

Responsibilities

Obtain sufficient information to function effectively.
Assess and evaluate patients’ or clients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status.
Identify functional speech defects and rehabilitation potential, and evaluate the home environment.
Evaluate the need for and recommend communication devices or aids.
Participate in developing the total plan of care and direct the speech-language pathology treatment plan.
Re-evaluate patient or client progress regularly and revise the plan of care as needed.
Initiate speech-language pathology treatment and instruct other personnel in applicable phases of care.
Communicate patient or client status to supervisory personnel.
Collaborate with physicians and team members to develop, implement, and support the plan of care.
Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes and submit documentation weekly in accordance with agency guidelines.
Observe patients or clients for treatment reactions or changes in condition, and discuss and report changes as necessary.
Assist caregivers, families, and other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
Follow MGA policies, procedures, handbook, and dress code; maintain a professional appearance and represent the company positively.
Report on time and as scheduled to complete assigned work.
Participate in other mandated agency activities, such as in-services, as requested by the Agency Director.
Travel frequently to complete home health visits.