Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Afterschool Caseload (PRN) - Houston Hobby/South Houston

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Location: South Houston/Hobby

THERAPY 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. This is a PRN position and is based in our South Houston division.

Job Description:

• Perform comprehensive Speech Therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients' needs for therapy.
• Use 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 (6-8 visits per week, 4 patients).
• MUST HAVE AVAILABILITY 3:30-6:30pm.
• Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed.
• 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.
• Availability to support a caseload of 6-8, thirty-minute visits weekly from 3:30-6:30pm (afterschool).
• 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 Experience:

• 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, SOFFI, SOS, etc.).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Professional Development:

• Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand.

Benefits:

• Debt Crusher (Debt Reduction Program).
• Company-sponsored 401k program with matching.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
• Company-issued laptop computer.
• Wellness Benefits.