Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatric)

About the Job

LOOKING FOR MORE WORK-LIFE BALANCE?

LOOKING FOR A MORE COLLABORATIVE TEAM?

WANT TO HAVE MORE FUN AT WORK?

Then you have found the right company!

As a newer clinic, we start all new hires as a hourly rate, with the potential to transition into a full-time/salary rate with bonus for productivity as your caseload grows. Because we believe your work and effort should be rewarded!

What We Offer:

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Work-Life Balance!
• Supportive, ENERGETIC, positive team culture.
• Opportunities for clinic and leadership development.
• AND you get your birthday off (who doesn't love that?!).

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct formal and informal evaluations and re-evaluations as well as all other professional activities consistent with timelines and requirements of the law, rules and regulations, and local district policies and procedures.
• Compile formal and informal information from a variety of sources into a written report to assist in the determination of eligibility, educational needs, and identification of programming needs.
• Translate appraisal data into research-based, appropriate, and relevant speech and language programs.
• Develop measurable objectives for long- and short-term and speech and language goals.
• Plan, prepare and provide research-based therapy interventions according to the student's current schedule of services.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members in multidisciplinary meetings to review patient goals and progress.
• Provide services in an inclusive setting, when appropriate, and coordinate intervention with general education staff.
• Keep meaningful and accurate data for each session with every student on assigned caseload.
• Counsel parents and families about best practices to improve speech and communication at home.
• Assist the Clinic Manager with designing and implementing appropriate clinical procedures and protocols based on best practice and quantitative and qualitative data for program improvements.
• Assist the Marketing Manager as needed with social media posts, referral meetings or physician Lunch and Learns, and attend community events in order to grow your caseload. At DISH, marketing is part of everyone's job (and its fun!).

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Canva.
• EMR system.
• Professional and timely email responses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• At least 5 years of experience in pediatric setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, or related field.
• Experience and knowledge in Feed/Swallowing therapy.
• Valid Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• LSLS training or knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to be trained in and provide services for Auditory Processing Disorder.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.

OTHER DUTIES:

• At DISH we believe marketing is everyone's job! Our clinicians help with social media posts/videos and physician marketing if their schedule is light.
• Being flexible with job responsibilities and duties as it may change or adapt over time depending on the growth of the company.

About the Company

At Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing (DISH), we believe in utilizing a whole-family approach that teaches children, parents, and family members how to move through the early education and developmental journey. We believe that student success is not only dependent on the child's abilities, but on family involvement throughout the education process. From newborn hearing screenings to college acceptance letters, our goal is to help your child excel past milestones and to provide parents with the best resources to help them along the way.Our families work directly with staff members to help build and develop appropriate goals and milestones based on their exact needs. Parents and children will work with teachers, speech therapists, audiologists, and occupational therapists based on their child's comprehensive evaluation. Services are offered year-round by our wonderful staff and parents are always encouraged to be involved and ask any questions that may come up in the process. Our staff works together WITH the families in order to keep constant communication on child development and progress throughout the year.