Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist / CFY / SLPA - (Full-time)

Company: H2Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Description: Are you ready to join one of the strongest, fastest-growing rehabilitation service teams in the country? In business for over 50 years as Heartland Rehabilitation Services, H2 Health is a new company poised to establish itself as one of the most trusted and reliable outpatient rehabilitation service providers in America.H2 Health is looking for a Full time Bilingual in Spanish CFY or a CCC-Speech Language Pathologist or a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant for our H2 clinic location in Longview, TX. This position will consist of treating a primarily pediatrics with some adult caseload, ranging from articulation, dysphagia, dysarthria, autism, feeding, sensory issues, memory, cognitive impairments.Details about this great opportunity:Education: CFY SLP or CCC-SLP Credentialed and/or Graduate of an accredited (SLP) Speech Language Pathologist program and currently licensed in the state of Texas.Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k and additional incentive compensation program.Experience: Prior experience in Speech Language Pathologist preferred, however, newly licensed Speech Language Pathologist will be considered.H2 Health is always accepting applications from highly motivated health professionals looking to make a difference in their communities by providing premier health and rehabilitation services. Full-time, part-time or PRN candidates, and referrals of your colleagues are always welcome!Job Type: Full-timeSpeech Language Pathologist - Job DescriptionPosition Code: TC3101Department: 629-Speech Therapy W/H Class: Hourly Reports to: Clinical DirectorSupervises: N/AName: _______________________________________ Date of Hire: _________________________Job SummaryPlans and administers prescribed physical therapy treatment program for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following illness, disease, or injury. Essential Job Functions Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.Patient Rights

• Ensures that care is provided in privacy
• Ensures protected health information is kept confidential
• Reports complaints made by patients to supervisor
• Reports allegations of patient abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of patient propertySafety and Sanitation
  • Follows established safety and infection control policies and procedures
  • Observes safety needs of patients as indicated in care plan
  • Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies when indicated and properly trained to use
  • Demonstrates job-specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situationsStaff Development
    • Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training, educational classes and meetings to maintain current credentials as applicable and as managed by regulatory agencies and company policies.
    • Participates in QAA programSpeech Language Pathologist ResponsibilitiesSpeech Language Pathologists completing their Clinical Fellowship (CF) require that all Speech Language Pathologist responsibilities are carried out under the supervision of a CF Supervisor
      • Reviews and evaluates physician's referral and patient's medical records to determine therapy treatment required.
      • Plans and prepares written plan of care on evaluation of available patient data.
      • Confers with physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggests revisions in treatment programs, and integrates physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient care.
      • Records patient treatment, response, and progress.
      • Evaluates the patient and plans speech therapy services, as needed.
      • May instruct and supervise the clinical portion of training for students participating in speech therapist programs.
      • Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language competencies of individuals, including, but not limited to, assessment of speech, language, swallowing, cognitive and communication, and aural skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
      • Assesses the need for patients' diet modifications and monitors changes on a regular basis, as appropriate.
      • Identifies patient conditions that may require intervention of a speech-language pathologist through screening processes.
      • Plans, directs and conducts rehabilitation plan of care to restore communication, cognition and swallowing abilities of individuals.Supervisory/People Management Responsibilities
        • Provides input to the Clinical Director on performance appraisals for Rehabilitation Aids utilized during Speech Therapy
        • Supervises all clinical responsibilities delegated to Rehabilitation Aides participating in Speech Therapy, as appropriate per state practice act.Administrative Responsibilities
          • Participates in department meetings and other meetings as assigned by Clinical Director.
          • Follows H2 Health Policies and Procedures
          • Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
          • Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.
          • Assists the facility in assuring adherence to Federal and State regulations and certifications.Regulatory and Certification Responsibilities
            • Assists the facility in assuring adherence to Federal and State regulations and certification
            • Actively participants in the regulatory or certification survey process and the correction of deficienciesEducation
              • Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master's degree in speech language pathology. Must be qualified to practice in the state (licensed, registered or certified, as applicable) and in good standing with the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or completing clinical fellowship (CF) per ASHA guidelines.Experience
                • Prior experience in field, preferred.Physical Demands
                  • Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Walking, standing, bending, stooping and sitting for prolonged periods. Full use of gross and fine motor skills of the upper and lower extremities. Possesses verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use senses in applicable tests and equipment use.Travel
                    • May provide services in a patient's home or contextual environment including but not limited to a physician appointment, in-home intervention or home assessment, assist at other centers and/or attend company sponsored meeting.Working Conditions
                      • Inside with exposure to some disagreeable conditions and sometimes outside contracted events.Principal Contacts
                        • Patients, visitors and other co-workers.General RequirementsMust be able to execute the terms and conditions set forth in the H2 Health Employee Handbook, including, but not limited to:
                          • Works in a safety-conscious manner, which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor
                          • Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
                          • Adheres to H2H policy for a Drug-Free Workplace
                          • Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each patient and facility guest
                          • Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.
                          • Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category.I have read/reviewed the job description for the position of Speech Language Pathologist, acknowledge that all items are essential to the job, understand what the job demands, and agree that I am able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation._________________________________________ ________________________________________(Speech Language Pathologist) (Date) (Clinical Director / ARM / RDO) (Date)PM21. Requirements:
                            
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