Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Small Hands Big Hearts, a Merakey company, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathology – Assistantto join our team at our program in our South Fort Worth, TX area.

This is a licensed professional who provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, and cognitive disorders. Coordinates care for patients of all age groups with OT and PT providers. Implements patient care plans to restore or maintain patient wellbeing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

 Position Details

• Document, prepare/revises and completes progress notes, forms, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Analyze patient needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by physician and as designed by supervising SLP.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accept 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.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Provides appropriate treatments following the individualized plan for speech, language, and cognition disorders.
• Maintain pertinent records of specific progress made.
• Educate patient/family concerning patient deficits, patient progress, ways to facilitate progression through their plan of care, and appropriate discharge planning.

Earn $40.00 per visit.

To be the difference in a child’s life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers.

Requisition number: 88493

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

EEO Statement

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!