Feeding Speech Language Pathologist
Company: Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLC.
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Feeding Speech Language PathologistEl Paso, TXPediatric Home
HealthcareBe Part of our Feeding Team!Pediatric Home Healthcare is
proud to have the only pediatric feeding and swallowing program of
its kind. Experience a true team atmosphere with monthly
in-services designed around therapists' interests, including guest
lectures from medical specialists in our community.How is our
Feeding Team different from every other agency?Pediatric Home
Healthcare fully supports our therapists! Our team has access to
direct consultation with our feeding specialist to help with your
toughest cases through collaborative therapy sessions. Our
specialist also meets with therapists one-on-one for patient
problem-solving face to face, via teleservice, email, or phoneWe do
collaborative evaluations with our therapists to provide a
comprehensive evaluation to the families and real-time training for
our therapistsWe utilize clinical and written competencies based on
ASHA's best-practice standardsCEU courses are paid for by Texas
Kids to move qualifying therapists through the competenciesOur team
engages in monthly program meetings where we review case studies
and the current literature to support evidence-based practice.Our
Medical Lecture Series brings the medical specialists in our
community to our therapists in person to present on their area of
specializationWe offer:Competitive wages with weekly payMedical,
Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account401KShort-Term
DisabilitySupplemental Life/AD& DCritical Illness and Accident
InsuranceUncapped Employee Referral BonusVacation
accrualDuties:Perform clinical assessment to identify patient needs
and appropriateness of patient.Document, prepare/revise and
complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other
clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.Analyze patient
needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by
physician.Collaborates with other team members, when applicable, in
the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient's
needs and desires.Applies concepts of infection control and
universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care
activities to prevent contamination and transmission of
disease.Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with
education and competence to care for patients.Uses effective
interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the
use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable
outcomes.Evaluate, diagnose and treat feeding, swallowing, speech,
language, and communication disorders.Meets mandatory continuing
education requirements of the agency/licensing board which includes
clinical and written feeding and swallowing competencies
implemented by the company to maintain highest standards of
quality.Provides appropriate plan, treatment, and evaluation for
feeding, swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive disorders with
appropriate tests and measurements. Maintain pertinent records of
specific tests performed and progress made.Educate patient/family
concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication, and
appropriate discharge plans through family members.Education:
Masters' Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited
college or university.Licensure: Current Texas State License in
Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence from
American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Current Texas driver
license.Experience: One-year experience in pediatric setting
preferred.Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted
standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.Transportation:
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
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