Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Description

The Autism Treatment Center - Rehabilitation Agency is seeking an energetic Full-Time Certified SLP or SLPA to join our team for our outpatient clinic!

Working hours will fall within the range of 7:30 am – 6: 00 pm Monday – Thursday.

The administrator will assign caseload and hours.

Must be flexible according to the needs of the Program.

FLSA: Exempt

• The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the SLP or SLPA. Other
• duties may be performed as permitted by Texas laws and regulations adopted by the
• state agencies that are not mentioned here. Specific functions may, from time to time,
• change. These functions include:
• Essential Functions
• ? Must be able to treat patients who exhibit challenging, self-injurious, and
• aggressive behaviors.
• ? Must be able to recognize that the challenging behaviors are a mode of
• communication of a need/want rather than a sign that a patient is untreatable.
• ? Carries out individual and, at times, small group treatment sessions following
• treatment plans for outpatient and school caseloads.
• ? Collaborates with Speech Therapist regarding all plans of care for outpatient and
• school caseloads, including discussing progress towards goals and updates to
• plans of care as needed (SLPA only).
• ? Completes all documentation that is required for each patient (daily notes,
• summaries of progress).
• ? Communicates with physicians, appropriate members of staff, and patient and
• family members regarding patient needs and progress, either by documentation
• or, if necessary, direct contact.
• ? Supplies billing information to the appropriate staff in a proper and timely manner for
• all patient procedures.
• ? Participates in and attends rehabilitation team conferences and clinic staff
• meetings as scheduled.

• ? Observes patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• ? Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment. Requests orders of needed
• supplies and equipment in a timely manner to avoid emergency orders.
• ? Keeps informed of changes and innovations in the field through professional
• contacts, literature, and continuing education.
• ? Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing
• education.
• ? Provides education and counseling to patients and their families that will reinforce
• the therapy provided in the clinic.
• ? Demonstrates skills of effective time management.
• ? Demonstrates positive interpersonal communication skills while maintaining
• standards of professional ethics.
• ? Follows all ATC Policy & Procedures.
• ? Performs other duties as delegated, required, or requested.
• Physical Requirements
• ? Capable of lifting, guarding, transferring, and maneuvering patients of all sizes and
• weights utilizing assistance or special equipment as needed on a recurring
• basis and in a safe manner
• ? Manual dexterity and visual acuity to safely apply all necessary modalities
• and operate the equipment.
• ? Must be able to follow written procedures and verbal directives.
• ? Must have adequate hearing and speech to effectively direct and redirect
• the therapy program.

Requirements

• Qualifications
• ? Meets the education and experience requirements for a certified SLP or
• SLPA.
• ? Valid SLP or SLPa license in the State of Texas
• ? Competent to evaluate and treat pediatrics and adolescents (treatment only
• for SLPA).
• ? CPR/First Aid certification (Adult, Child, Infant).
• ? Must be able to collaborate and work closely with other disciplines

• License:
• ? National Certification through ASHA (Required)
• ? Possesses or in the process of obtaining Texas State Licensure as an SLP
• or SLPA (Required)