REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
• 3 or more years of experience in pediatric speech therapy
• Ability to supervise Clinical Fellows and/or Speech Therapy Assistants
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology
• Feeding therapy experience
• Current Texas Driver’s License
• Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile
• Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides speech therapy services to patients within assigned geographic areas for the purpose of building full time caseloads for incoming speech therapist hires
• Works with the marketing team to promote VIVA Pediatrics to potential referral sources
• Performs clinical assessment; Identifies patient needs and appropriateness of patient
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient’s needs and desires
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
• Provides appropriate plan, treatment, and evaluation for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Maintain pertinent records of specific tests performed and progress made
• Educates patient/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication and feeding, and appropriate discharge plans through family members
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency
• Promotes Agency mission and administrative policies
• Helps with interview process for clinical side of new therapist
• Helps with mentoring other speech therapists as needed
• Available to other therapists for clinical questions as needed
• Reviews notes and evals
• Responsible for developing training programs and training other speech therapists as needed
• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills