SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Company: Circle of Care
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

***Currently seeking candidates to service in the following areas:

• South
• Woodland
• Southeast Why choose Circle of Care (CofC)?
  
  At Circle of Care Pediatric Home Health, the work our therapists do creates value in the homes of the children and families that we serve. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our team.
  
  As a Speech Language Pathologist with Circle of Care, you will work with individuals of all ages who have communication and swallowing disorders. You will be responsible for assessing and diagnosing speech and language problems, creating treatment plans, and implementing therapy techniques to help individuals improve their communication and swallowing abilities.
  
  Come join our team!
  
  Benefits:
  
  At Circle of Care, we're committed to your well-being and professional growth. Here's how we support and reward our team:
  • Therapist-Led Management: Benefit from leadership with hands-on experience and expertise in therapy.
  • Concierge-Level Support: Enjoy personalized support for all mobile staff, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings plan.
  • Company-Sponsored Life Insurance: Get foundational life insurance coverage at no cost, with the option to upgrade to a higher coverage level to suit your needs.
  • Short-Term Disability: Financial protection in case of unexpected short-term health issues.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Save on out-of-pocket expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample paid time off.
  • Unlimited Earning Potential: No cap on earnings with generous over-production rates.
  • Flexible Work Schedules: Tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle.
  • Ongoing Education & Training: Participate in collaborative leadership workshops and receive support for continued learning.
  • License Renewal & CEU Reimbursement: Financial assistance for maintaining your professional credentials and continuing education.
  • Employee Referral Program: Opportunities to earn a bonus for referring new applicants who are hired
  • Phone, Auto, and Trip Reimbursements: Get reimbursed for work-related expenses, making your job easier and more cost-effective. *Please note that some benefits have specific eligibility requirements. Join us at Circle of Care where your professional growth, well-being, and satisfaction are our top priorities!
    
    Duties/Responsibilities:
    • Conduct assessments to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients (birth to age 20) within a home health environment.
    • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address communication and swallowing disorders in children and young adults.
    • Utilize a variety of therapy techniques to improve patients' communication and swallowing abilities.
    • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary to ensure continued improvement.
    • Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, therapy goals, and home exercises.
    • Maintain thorough, accurate, and up-to-date documentation on patient progress and treatment plans.
    • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care for pediatric patients.
    • Stay current with the latest research and therapy techniques by participating in continuing education and professional development opportunities. Competencies:
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Customer Focus
      • Interpersonal Savvy
      • Problem Solving
      • Time Management
      • Drive for Results
      • Compassion
      • Integrity and Trust
      • Managing and Measuring Work
      • Organizational Agility Requirements
        
        Education and Experience:
        
        Required:
        • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
        • Valid state license in Speech-Language Pathology.
        • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Preferred:
          • Experience working with individuals with communication and swallowing disorders is preferred. Physical Requirements:
            • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with positioning clients.
            • Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.
            • Must be able to hear and communicate clearly with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
            • Must have manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform therapy techniques.
              Circle of Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
              
              This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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