Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Afterschool Caseload (PRN) - Northeast Houston/Northshore

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Northeast Houston/Northshore, Texas

Job Description:

• Perform comprehensive Speech Therapy evaluations using standardized tests to determine patients' needs for therapy.
• Develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians' orders using clinical judgment.
• Create home exercise programs in partnership with patients' caregivers.
• Collaborate and coordinate care between various providers and disciplines as a vital member of the patients' medical neighborhoods.
• Complete a minimum of 6-8 patient visits per week (4 patients) with availability from 3:30-6:30 pm.
• Meet deadlines for patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and other necessary paperwork.
• Engage with agency personnel to maintain a clear understanding of expectations and standards for high-quality patient care.
• Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and laws related 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 3:30-6:30 pm (afterschool).
• An innovative spirit with a demonstrated history of reliability.
• Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary based on business needs.
• 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 (e.g., VitalStim).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Professional Development:

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

Benefits:

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