Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Talking Tadpoles LLC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
The Speech Language Pathologist works under the supervision of 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. Speech Language Pathologist Responsibilities

• The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech therapy services to patients and related activities in accordance with best practice/evidence-based practice guidelines
• Completes evaluations and reassessments in accordance with clinic guidelines in a timely manner
• Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to company and best practice guidelines
• The Speech Language Pathologist performs patient care and related activities within the scope of their training and responsibilities, demonstrating basic clinical competencies
• Communicates effectively with patient/family/therapists/physicians/administrative staff and other stakeholders to promote quality services
• The Speech Language Pathologist provides instruction/education to families/caregivers
• Assesses patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, ability to assimilate information and the most desirable method of speech therapy
• Provides accurate and thorough information consistently to families concerning their participation in the patient's continuity of care
• The Speech Language Pathologist documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to office policies
• Performs other essential functions as needed
• Attends health, safety and training in-services and other obligatory activities
• Maintains a current awareness and participates in office quality activities Speech Language Pathologist Requirements
  • The Speech Language Pathologist will be able to write thorough and defensible evaluations and SOAP/daily notes in a timely manner
  • Engage in evidence based practice Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications
    • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
    • Current Texas state license to practice Speech Therapy
    • Two 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 confidentiality
    • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Utilize basic office equipment such as fax, copier and PC
    • Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist PreferredBenefits
      • Talking Tadpoles offers a wide variety of benefits for full time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer additional, optional plans such as life insurance, short term disability, hospital confinement and critical illness.
      • Talking Tadpoles offers all full time therapists an annual CEU reimbursement budget
      • Talking Tadpoles offers 401K after 12 months of employment
        
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