Speech Language Pathologist-Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Specilaist

Tri--county-Health-Care; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

Paid Time Off

Employer Matching Retirement Plan

Teladoc Health Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Part-Time Schedule

Supportive Healthcare Team

Job summary

Tri-County Health Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver home-based therapies for pediatric feeding and swallowing. You will work with patients and families in their homes, following a patient-specific plan of care and collaborating with the healthcare team.

The role emphasizes feeding/swallowing assessments, individualized feeding therapy, and ongoing education for families, with a flexible part-time schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Active Texas state license as a speech-language pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (CCC-SLP).
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Driver’s license and car insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Conduct evaluations and assessments of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing skills.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy activities and home programs.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Accurately document evaluations, interventions, progress, and other services.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, SLPAs, and the healthcare team.
• Supervise and provide guidance to SLPAs in accordance with regulations.
• Participate in continuing education and comply with payer requirements.
• Evaluate children with feeding, swallowing, and oral-motor difficulties.
• Complete comprehensive feeding and swallowing assessments.
• Identify concerns related to chewing, swallowing, oral-motor skills, and feeding behaviors.
• Provide individualized feeding therapy to improve safe and functional eating skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Strong communication

Organization

Time-management

Independence

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-language Pathology

Job description

See why we have been voted the Valley’s “Best of the Best” Home Health Care 8 years in a row!Join our amazing team of healthcare providers! We have been in business for over 17 years, and as we continue to grow, we are looking for motivated Speech-Language Pathologistsspecializing in pediatric feeding and swallowing to join our team and provide quality care to our patients in a home health setting.

Job Summary:

The SLP provides speech and language therapy services to help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities and increase their independence and quality of life. This position involves working with patients and families in the home, following an individualized plan of care, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Benefits:

• Full Benefit Package (Health, Vision and Dental)
• PAID TIME OFF
• Employer Matching Retirement Plan
• Teladoc Health Plan (Company Paid)
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• And MORE!!!
• Flexible Part-Time Schedule
• Supportive Healthcare Team

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Conduct evaluations and assessments of speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing skills.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy activities, home programs, safety, and strategies that promote communication and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and response to treatment and make appropriate recommendations.
• Accurately document evaluations, interventions, progress, and other services provided.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, SLPAs, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Supervise and provide guidance to SLPAs in accordance with applicable regulations and professional standards.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and payer requirements.
• Evaluate children with feeding, swallowing, and oral-motor difficulties.
• Complete comprehensive feeding and swallowing assessments.
• Identify concerns related to chewing, swallowing, oral-motor skills, food textures, and feeding behaviors.
• Provide individualized feeding therapy to improve safe and functional eating skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Speech-language Pathology from an accredited college or university
• Active Texas state license as a speech-language pathologis
• Certificate of clinical competence from American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Drivers License (required)
• Car Insurance (required)

Skills:

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and timekeeping.

Part-Time

Work Location:

• Harlingen, Tx.
• San Benito, Tx.