In keeping with our mission, we provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or specials needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We offer competitive pay and benefits, a positive work environment, and opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Participates in the quality improvement program (including, but not limited to, Utilization and Peer Review, Health and Safety, Credential and Certification Currency, Continuing Education, and Training and Special Studies)
- Knowledge and adherence to administrative, human resource and business standards and procedures of the agency
- Maintains competency through continuing education
- Participates in fundraising, marketing and business development
- Perform clinical duties including evaluating and treating clients safely and effectively.
- Basic-Advanced knowledge of normal development.
- Basic-Advanced knowledge and understanding of evaluating areas as stated in Easter Seals-Central Texas Speech Therapy Evaluation form.
- Basic-Advanced knowledge of standardized evaluations used in pediatric population etc) as well as general adult evaluations. Able to perform informal evaluations based on clinical observations and client/family interviews.
- Interpretation of results of assessment.
- Ability to progress clients with communication, cognitive and/or feeding based disorders
- Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, materials and equipment used in speech therapy.
- Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to clients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families to maximize therapeutic gains.
- Set functional and measurable goals based on evaluation, observation, family/client goals and physician orders.
- Work with team to develop a plan of care consistent with client and family’s needs and goals as well as with therapeutic needs.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Maintain case records, complete reports, and daily notes in a timely manner as specified in the procedural guidelines.
- Evaluations completed within 72 hours and reevaluations within 5 business days.
- Daily documentation completed in timely manner.
- Daily documentation completed in SOAP note format.
- Document family education and home programming as it occurs.
- Re-evaluations completed every 6 months.
- Update plan of care per POC schedule.
- Perform Functional Assessments at evaluation, reevaluation and discharge.
- Prepare client certifications (Medicaid TP-1) and re-certifications (Medicaid TP-2).
- Complete Superbills and turn in to receptionist following each treatment session.
- Make referrals and create linkages for transition services and follow up and to enhance current therapeutic program.
- Basic knowledge of third-party reimbursement qualifications or procedures required by contracting agencies.
- Maintain liaison with other departments within the agency as well as with individuals outside of agency (ex. Teachers, school therapists, physician, case manager, etc.).
- Assure availability of supplies and equipment.
- Maintain a safe environment for rehabilitation clients and staff.
- Assist with orientation of speech therapy staff.
- Supervise Speech Therapy Assistants and CFY candidates as assigned.
- Provide therapy services within qualitative and quantitative standards of the agency.
- Present in-service training on topics within his/her own discipline or area of expertise.
- Provide resource information to staff members and families.
- Assist and facilitate the work of team members, other departments, and agency managers in attaining the goals and objectives of the organization.
Educational Background:
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an ASHA accredited program, current Texas license, Certificate of Clinical Competence, at least one year’s experience, preferably in pediatrics. Bilingual required.
Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge and skills related to achieving successful outcomes for children and families challenged by developmental risk and/or disabilities.
- Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other employees, clients and their families, and other customers of the Center.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with customers, suppliers, co-workers and supervisors.
- Ability to work independently and use good judgment.
- Ability to maintain consistency with administrative and departmental policies through appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism and reliability.
- Knowledge and use of proper handling techniques.
- Computer knowledge.
- Knowledge about agency services, programs, policies and standards.
- Ability to adhere to safety, health and regulatory requirements as described in the Center’s policies and procedures.
- Ability to organize, allocate time, and manage caseload requirements.
- Ability to respect the value, potential and dignity of service participants and their families.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 1 2018
Active Until:
Sep 1 2018
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit