Speech Language Therapy Assistant (SLPA)
Company: Care Options For Kids
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: September 9, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary: The position of a Speech Language Pathologist
- Assistant provides coordinated speech therapy to patients of all
age groups under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language
Pathologist.About Us:Care Options for Kids is a pediatric home
health agency. We provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, and
physical therapy services to children from birth to age twenty-one
in the child's home, private school, or daycare setting. Working
with the patient, the family, and the physician, we design each
child's plan of care to meet the individual needs of the child. We
are committed to providing outstanding care for the children and
families we serve.Benefits:Medical, Dental & VisionLife, LTD &
STDSupplemental Insurances401kPTO accrualAnnual CEU
AllowanceQuarterly Compliance Bonus Incentive based on treatment
visitsReferral programProfessional development assistanceFlexible
scheduleElectronic EMR Essential Job Functions include but are not
limited to:Administers the speech therapy treatment plan as
developed by the Speech Language PathologistApplies concepts of
infection control standard precautions in coordinating/performing
patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission
of disease.Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with
education and competence to care for patients.Uses effective
interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the
use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable
outcomes.Must meet mandatory continuing education
requirements.Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary
and/or other third-party payers, through education, coaching and
other assistance necessary.Demonstrates commitment, professional
growth and competency.Promote Agency philosophy and administrative
policies to ensure quality of
care.Experience/Requirements:Pediatric focus and home health
experience preferred.Excellent organizational skills and attention
to detail.Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and
ability to work independently.Demonstrated ability to effectively
prioritize time and meet deadlines.Ability to work under
pressure.Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and
information.Knowledge of therapy skills as defined as generally
accepted standards of practice.Excellent communication - verbal and
written, and interpersonal skills.Responsive to requests.Reliable
transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability
insurance.EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in
communication sciences and Disorders from an accredited
schoolCurrent Texas State License to practice Speech
TherapyPhysical and Sensory Essential Functions:Requires prolonged
standing and walking, some bending, pulling, pushing, stooping,
stretching and/or heavy lifting.Requires eye-hand coordination and
manual dexterity, sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone and
other equipment.Requires working under some stressful conditions to
meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family
individualized psychosocial needs.Working Conditions:This job
operates in an office, clinic and/or patients' home with various
conditions.Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and
infectious diseases with varying exposure to noise.Proof of current
CPR and Hepatitis profile required.Ability to work flexible
schedule and travel locally.Some exposure to unpleasant
weather.Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used:Typical
office equipment including Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systemIf
you are interested in learning more about joining the Care Options
family, our culture, or immediate and future opportunities, please
visit us at Thank you in advance for considering Care Options for
Kids!
Keywords: Care Options For Kids, Pflugerville , Speech Language Therapy Assistant (SLPA), Healthcare , Pflugerville, Texas
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