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    Join a dynamic team as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with caregivers. Ensure high-quality patient care by meeting deadlines, complying with regulations, and coordinating with healthcare professionals.

    Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

    THERAPY 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to serve families in the specified treatment area. This position is based in our designated region/division.

    Job Description:

    • Perform comprehensive Speech Therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients' needs for therapy.
    • Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians' orders.
    • Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients' caregivers.
    • Act as a vital member of your patients' medical neighborhoods, collaborating and coordinating care between various providers and disciplines.
    • Complete a minimum number of patient visits on a weekly basis as required by the agency.
    • Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed.
    • Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards related to delivering high-quality patient care.
    • Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
    • Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and federal, state, and local laws applicable to home-health pediatric speech language pathology.

    Requirements:

    • A current/active license to practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas.
    • An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability.
    • Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business.
    • Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser).

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 3+ years as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist.
    • Experience in a home-health setting.
    • Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties (VitalStim, etc.).
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish).

    Benefits:

    • Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
    • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
    • Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand.
    • Salary Stipend Option with Hiring Manager's approval.
    • Debt Crusher (Debt Reduction Program).
    • Company-sponsored 401k program with matching.
    • Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
    • Company-issued laptop computer.