- Summary/Objective- Under supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, articulatory accuracy for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with clients who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities; performs related duties as assigned.
- Essential Duties
- Works under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
- Carries out the plan of care that provides speech and language disorder services under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist which can be safely administered in the client home as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintains current knowledge of client’s condition through observation; documents any changes in client condition to the client file. Immediately reports any changes in client condition or response to therapy to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
- Consults with supervising speech-pathologist regarding changes to the plan of care as appropriate.
- Implements changes in the plan of care when written by the supervising speech-language pathologist and authorized by the client’s physician.
- Consults with supervising speech-language pathologist regarding the client’s progress and response to treatments.
Required Skills and Competencies Develop and plan activities to provide therapeutic services for speech and language disorders
- Records the type of treatment and patient's responses on progress notes
- Perform direct weekly therapy sessions
- Complete daily documentation
- Maintain accurate documentation on all patients
- Position requires therapist to travel to patients home/daycare/school
Applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university, Texas State License, and Current CPR License.
Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $70.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
