Merakey

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)


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Pay$40.00 / hour
LocationFort Worth/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 5000952856106

      Requisition Number

      83839

      Position Type

      Fee for Service

      City

      Fort Worth

      State

      TX

      Shift

      Various

      Work Schedule

      Anytime, sets own work days/times

      External Description

      Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Pediatric Home Health Speech Language Pathology – Assistant to join our team at our program in our South Dallas, TX location.

      We are seeking a Pediatric Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant to join our team in our South Dallas, TX location.

      Position Details

      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.

      • 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: 83839

      BENEFITS

      Merakey offers competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

      ABOUT MERAKEY

      Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.

      Requirements

      The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

      • Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology form an accredited college or university
      • Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology
      • Texas Driver's License.

  • About the company

      We believe that everyone deserves a chance to reach their fullest potential. Since 1969, we’ve worked every day to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

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