Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Company: Talking Tadpoles LLC
Location: Weatherford
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
This position works under the supervision of their SLP Supervisor, and the Discipline Lead, and in the absence of a lead, the Clinical Director. The team member should be dedicated and passionate about the therapy they provide, the families they serve, and looking for an opportunity to grow.ResponsibilitiesDeliver competent and skilled treatment for speech, language, and communication disorder under the supervision and direction of an SLPProvide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.Work collaboratively in a team environment.Provides speech therapy services to patients and related activities in accordance with best practice/evidence-based practice guidelinesCompletes evaluations and reassessments in accordance with clinic guidelines in a timely mannerPerforms patient care and related activities within the scope of their training and responsibilities, demonstrating basic clinical competenciesCommunicates effectively with patient/family/therapists/administrators and other stakeholders to promote quality servicesProvides instruction/education to families/caregiversAssesses patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, ability to assimilate information and the most desirable method of speech therapyProvides accurate and thorough information consistently to families concerning their participation in the patient's continuity of careDocuments patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to office policiesPerforms other essential functions as neededAttends health, safety and training in-services and other obligatory activitiesMaintains a current awareness and participates in office quality activitiesEngages in continuing education

Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:Write thorough and defensible progress summaries and SOAP/daily notes in a timely mannerEngage in evidence based practiceQualificationsCurrent Texas state license to practice Speech TherapyTwo years pediatric clinical experience preferred, although a strong new grad will be considered.Must be articulate, courteous, and supportive in dealing with clinical and administrative colleagues, patients and parents with ability to honor confidentialityDemonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skillsUtilize basic office equipment such as fax, copier and PCPI187926545

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