Austin Speech Language Pathologist

Circle of Care Pediatric Home Healthcare Company is seeking individuals to immediately fill Speech Language Pathologist positions treating patients ranging in age from newborn through age 20.  Treatment takes place in the home, daycare or community setting as prescribed by the attending physician.

Qualifications:

-Certified member of the American Speech and Hearing Association

-At least a Master's degree

-One (1) full year of supervised work experience preferred

-Licensure or certification by the state of Texas as an SLP

Some of the Responsibilities include:

1. Participate in the development and periodic revision of the plan of care

2. Schedules, plans activities and provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders

3. Records type of treatment and patient's reaction to it on clinical/progress notes, which are written on the day of the visit and incorporated in the patient's record weekly.

4. Selects and administers diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials

5. Instructs and counsels other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting patient in improving, correcting, and accepting his/her disabilities

6. Supervise the plan of care every 30 days Supervise the STA as follows: Minimum of two hours per week (1 hour direct, on site and 1 hour indirect). Follow guidelines for supervision as outlined by the State Board for Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

7. Attends case conferences as requested 8. Participates with staff, patient, and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the speech therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of the Agency policies.

Full-time salaried employees are offered the following benefits:

• 10 PTO days a year
• 100% Employer paid base medical insurance premium for employee (buy up options available); dependent coverage and supplemental insurances available at cost to employee
• 401K
• $300 yearly CEU reimbursement
• License renewal reimbursement
• Competitive pay; paid bi-weekly
• Opportunities for over-productivity pay as a full-time employee
• Locations include El Paso, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Rio Grande Valley, and Corpus Christi