Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) — Home Health

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) — Home Health

• Houston, TX

Speech-language Pathologist SLP

We are seeking a licensed Speech-language Pathologist (SLP) foran established home health agency. The successful candidate will provide speech therapy to pediatric patients and their families.

Responsibilities

As a Speech-language Pathologist (SLP), you willbe responsible forthe evaluation, development, and implementation of effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate, or adapt for loss of patient function and planning and administering medically prescribed therapy.Additionalresponsibilities include:

Selectappropriate treatmentmodels and direct the therapy process,in accordance withfederal, state, and professional regulations

Address performance to support engagement in occupations that affect quality of life

Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL)

Educate patients and their families about therapeutic techniques and train in the use of adaptive equipment

Assess client’s home environment and advise on alterations to support patient needs and capabilities

Collect patient data, document observations, and report treatment progress

Duties

Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

Implement therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patient abilities

Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care

Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques

Job Requirements

Graduate of ASHA accredited school

Active Texas therapy license or eligible

Certification of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)