SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide speech therapy to pediatric patients with communication, cognitive and
swallowing disorders in accordance with existing standards of practice and ethical
principles by assessing, developing, and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
- Evaluation and treatment of speech, language, fluency, voice, Augmentative and
Alternative Communication, feeding and swallowing disorders.
- Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team to communicate information,
resolve issues and provide services in compliance with established guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in development and revision of comprehensive treatment and prevention
plan for children at risk and with disabilities.
- Attend team meetings and family conference for clients by presenting evaluation
results, treatment plans and progress reports to medical team and family
- Educate families and staff on communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
- Ensures protection of confidential information in accordance to HIPAA guidelines.
- Select and administer age appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic technique and
materials.
- Consistently follow documentation protocol.
- Comply with ASHA Code of Ethics
- Re-evaluate effectiveness of ongoing therapy while implementing appropriate
changes.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
1. Speech Language therapy clinician minimum experience of 1 year (in pediatric
setting preferred).
2. Successful completion of fieldwork experience or job experience in related area.
3. The ability to exert maximum force to lift, push, or carry objects.
4. Excellent communication and documentation skills.
5. Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and
mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatment,
rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment
effects.
B. ATTITUDE:
1. We love who we serve
2. We forge a culture of justice, rights and inclusion
3. We are faithful to our mission
4. We are responsible and live our work with passion
5. We generate creative ideas and put them into practice
6. We are resourceful and committed to sustainability in all our actions
7. We are generous, committed to transforming the lives of the families we serve
regardless of their insurance or ability to pay
C. QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the area
of speech pathology.
2. Comply with ASHA Code of Ethics and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
(TDLR).
3. Must hold a Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology by
the American.
4. Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
5. Current Basic Life Support/ CPR Certification for Health Care Providers.
D. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At CRIT, we believe that supporting our team is just as important as supporting the patients we serve. We want you to grow, thrive, and feel valued in your work. Here are just a few of the ways we invest in our team members:
- Engaging Clinical Work – A varied, and complex neurological and musculoskeletal caseload keeps every day different and fuels lifelong learning and passion for the unique aspects of rehabilitation.
- Ongoing Growth & Development – Access to in-house mentorship and professional development support, clinical in-services, CEUs, and a dedicated CEU Fund with extra PTO for continuing education.
- Balanced Workload – Reasonable productivity standards, mindful weekly evaluation caps, and protected documentation time built into your week on Friday afternoons.
- Tools to Succeed – Company-issued tablet for streamlined point-of-care documentation.
- Time to Recharge – Accrued PTO starting at 80 hours/year for new team members and increasing with tenure, plus 17 paid holidays including a two-week winter break over Christmas and New Year’s.
- Special Leave Options – Paid time off available for parental/family leave, jury duty, bereavement, graduations, and weddings.
- Team Culture & Connection – Yearly team-building retreat, quarterly potlucks, and holiday celebrations that bring us together.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive health insurance with 80% of premiums covered for employees and their families, plus fully employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Additional Security – Supplemental insurance options and a 403B retirement plan.
- Stability & Flexibility – A salaried position that offers consistent pay and supports a healthy work–life balance.
EMPLOYEE NOTICE
This is a general description of the essential job functions for this position. The description provided is not necessarily inclusive of all essential functions, and does not include all duties, responsibilities and obligations of an employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, obligations and functions can and will, as necessary, change as required by business necessity. Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA employee job performance is evaluated based on all aspects and functions of the position, whether or not specifically identified in this job description.
At the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA operates with passion and dedication. Our mission is fueled by commitment, inclusion, creativity, and resourcefulness, inspiring our employees to serve families with kindness and spread a message of love.
Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA’s’ Compliance Officer.
