What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist/CFY's/SLPA's position at Strive Health Services LLC?
Job Duties
- Assess home health pediatric patient for rehabilitative and functional status.
- Regularly re-evaluate the patients/clients speech and language need and evaluate the outcomes of care on a regular basis (If applicable).
- Speech Language Pathologist develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Identifies deficits including but not limited to communication and feeding / swallowing and potential for intervention. Evaluates the home environment.
- Speech Language Pathologist evaluates the need for and recommends communication devices and aides.
- Uses infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
- Coordinates services. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/clients condition and needs.
- Speech Language Pathologist demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency.
- Supervises, teaches, and provides clinical direction to other speech and language personnel as required or requested.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Speech Language Pathologist provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, with Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree
- One year of experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist in a pediatric clinical care setting preferred
- Pediatric Home health experience preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Current Texas State license as a Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
- Current Drivers License