Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title

The Autism Treatment Center - Rehabilitation Agency is seeking an energetic Full-Time Certified SLP or SLPA to join our team for our outpatient clinic!

Working hours will fall within the range of 7:30 am 6:00 pm Monday Thursday. The administrator will assign caseload and hours. Must be flexible according to the needs of the Program.

FLSA: Exempt

Essential Functions

• Must be able to treat patients who exhibit challenging, self-injurious, and aggressive behaviors.
• Must be able to recognize that the challenging behaviors are a mode of communication of a need/want rather than a sign that a patient is untreatable.
• Carries out individual and, at times, small group treatment sessions following treatment plans for outpatient and school caseloads.
• Collaborates with Speech Therapist regarding all plans of care for outpatient and school caseloads, including discussing progress towards goals and updates to plans of care as needed (SLPA only).
• Completes all documentation that is required for each patient (daily notes, summaries of progress).
• Communicates with physicians, appropriate members of staff, and patient and family members regarding patient needs and progress, either by documentation or, if necessary, direct contact.
• Supplies billing information to the appropriate staff in a proper and timely manner for all patient procedures.
• Participates in and attends rehabilitation team conferences and clinic staff meetings as scheduled.
• Observes patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment. Requests orders of needed supplies and equipment in a timely manner to avoid emergency orders.
• Keeps informed of changes and innovations in the field through professional contacts, literature, and continuing education.
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Provides education and counseling to patients and their families that will reinforce the therapy provided in the clinic.
• Demonstrates skills of effective time management.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal communication skills while maintaining standards of professional ethics.
• Follows all ATC Policy & Procedures.
• Performs other duties as delegated, required, or requested.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of lifting, guarding, transferring, and maneuvering patients of all sizes and weights utilizing assistance or special equipment as needed on a recurring basis and in a safe manner.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to safely apply all necessary modalities and operate the equipment.
• Must be able to follow written procedures and verbal directives.
• Must have adequate hearing and speech to effectively direct and redirect the therapy program.

Requirements

Qualifications: Meets the education and experience requirements for a certified SLP or SLPA. Valid SLP or SLPa license in the State of Texas. Competent to evaluate and treat pediatrics and adolescents (treatment only for SLPA). CPR/First Aid certification (Adult, Child, Infant). National Certification through ASHA (Required). Possesses or in the process of obtaining Texas State Licensure as an SLP or SLPA (Required).