Feeding Speech Language Pathologist

MGA Homecare • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist (ST) provides speech and language services to patients or clients as prescribed by a physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and MGA policies. Care is generally provided in private homes, and the employee travels frequently to complete home health visits.

The role includes assessing patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; identifying speech defects and rehabilitation potential; evaluating home environments; recommending communication devices or aides; and developing, directing, and revising plans of care. The therapist documents evaluations and care plans, monitors responses and changes in condition, communicates with supervisory personnel, physicians, caregivers, and other team members, and supports continuity of care. The position also requires timely clinical documentation, professional conduct, adherence to MGA policies and dress code, and participation in mandated agency activities as requested.

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 per 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 regularly sit, stand, stop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, and perform other physical activities required by job duties.
• 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 perform the anticipated level of physical assistance required for safe client care; notify a supervisor immediately if the anticipated assistance exceeds what can be safely provided.

Responsibilities

• Obtain sufficient information to function effectively.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ 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 aides.
• Participate in developing the total plan of care and direct the speech-language pathology treatment plan.
• Regularly reevaluate patient/client progress and revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Initiate speech-language pathology services and instruct other personnel in phases of care in which they may work with a patient/client.
• Maintain communication about patient/client status with supervisory personnel.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to develop, implement, and support the patient’s plan of care.
• Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes regarding patient evaluations and plans of care; submit documentation weekly according to agency guidelines.
• Observe patients/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.
• Adhere to MGA policies, procedures, and handbook requirements.
• Represent the company positively and professionally in the company and community, and maintain a clean, neat professional appearance in accordance with the dress code.
• Report on time and as scheduled to complete work within designated time.
• Participate in other mandated agency activities, such as in-services, as requested by the Agency Director.
• Travel frequently to complete home health visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time