Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Lms Recruiting; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lms Recruiting is seeking a licensed Speech-language Pathologist (SLP) for an established home health agency. You will evaluate, develop, and implement pediatric treatment plans to restore or compensate for communication difficulties in children and families.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas license (or eligibility), is ASHA CCC-SLP certified, and studied at an ASHA-accredited program. You will conduct assessments, create plans, and document progress while collaborating with healthcare

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ASHA-accredited speech-language pathology program.
• CCC-SLP certification required or eligible in Texas.
• Texas licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure must be active.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech-language assessments for pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore or compensate for communication disorders.
• Document patient progress and communicate with families and caregivers.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercises.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education families

Education

ASHA accredited SLP program

CCC-SLP certification

Texas licensure eligibility

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Speech-language Pathologist (SLP) for an established home health agency. The successful candidate will provide speech therapy to pediatric patients and their families.

Responsibilities

As a Speech-language Pathologist (SLP), you willbe responsible forthe evaluation, development, and implementation of effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate, or adapt for loss of patient function and planning and administering medically prescribed therapy.Additionalresponsibilities include:

• Selectappropriate treatmentmodels and direct the therapy process,in accordance withfederal, state, and professional regulations
• Address performance to support engagement in occupations that affect quality of life
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL)
• Educate patients and their families about therapeutic techniques and train in the use of adaptive equipment
• Assess client’s home environment and advise on alterations to support patient needs and capabilities
• Collect patient data, document observations, and report treatment progress

Duties

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patient abilities
• Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques

Job Requirements

• Graduate of ASHA accredited school
• Active Texas therapy license or eligible
• Certification of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)