Speech-Language Pathologist SLP

CoLlab Pediatric Therapies seeks a dedicated and passionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join their growing team. If you are looking for strong and compassionate leadership committed to your professional and personal growth, come and see what we are all about We are deeply devoted to teaching and building collaborative relationships to provide the most comprehensive and holistic interventions to serve children on the autism spectrum and their families. CoLlab Pediatric Therapies has partnered with One of the Kids to bring these integrated services to the Austin community. Check out this beautiful location where we see children laugh, learn, play, grow, and thrive with our invested therapy team.

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, 401k with matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), and the opportunity to work as part of a unique multi-disciplinary team including experienced and driven BCBAs, SLP-As, COTAs, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists.

Prior experience with Autism, multi-disciplinary collaboration, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and feeding are a plus

Job Description:

The Speech-Language Pathologist is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides speech, language, and feeding therapy services to clients in an outpatient setting or in the home/community and as prescribed by the referring physician. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills."

Required Qualifications
Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university
• Current Texas SLP license (TDLR) - must be obtained by start date unless otherwise specified in the contract
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong Clinical Fellow candidates may be considered

Essential Responsibilities
Therapy Implementation:

• Implement direct and consultative speech, language, and feeding therapy services for learners in various locations and delivery systems (individual or group settings).
• Implement, monitor, and modify goals and objectives of therapeutic activities and interventions.
• Utilize electronic data collection for efficient and accurate tracking and analysis
• Assist in the creation and implementation of speech, language, and feeding therapy services within the current and evolving ABA structure in the assigned practice location setting working closely with the Director of Speech and Language Therapy.

Evaluation and Documentation:

• Conduct initial speech and language therapy assessments with standardized assessment administration, detailed case history, and intensive clinical observations.
• Conduct re-evaluation assessments at least every six to nine months (unless required more often based on progress or insurance authorizations).
• Demonstrate knowledge of and use of a variety of standardized assessment/screening tools effectively under the direction of the Director of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Demonstrate ability to write comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress reports that communicate goals and objectives to parents, therapists, and support staff and submit as needed/requested within a designated time frame
• Formulate measurable and observable long-term and short-term goals.
• Collect observable and measurable data for recommended goals
• Ensure that patient charts are documented accurately and entered on a timely basis; complying with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete discharge summary reports and ensure any other transition documentation as needed.
• Provided state-mandated supervision of licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistants if required.

Collaboration/Communication:

• Consistently communicates with all Departmental Directors, regarding specialized programs and results from sessions if requested.
• Provide routine notes and feedback to supervisees as applicable. Communicate clearly with parents, other support staff, specialists, and administration regarding patient information in compliance with privacy regulations.
• Collaborate and arrange meetings with team members and parents/caregivers as necessary for the maintenance of treatment programs and caregiver guidance.
• Seek additional information from the supervisor or administrator as warranted.
• Participate effectively at regular team meetings with supervisory staff members, interdisciplinary team members, and other support staff using appropriate social skills, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct training on topics related to speech, language, AAC, and feeding therapy for all staff.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary training or projects.

Professional Development and Conduct:

• Identifies professional strengths and limitations and sets and meets performance goals.
• Follows CoLlab Pediatric Therapies procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Fulfill state licensing and ASHA continuing education requirements to ensure that all professional licenses are in good standing and maintained without lapsing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee therapy administered by licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistants as applicable.
• Adhere to supervision guidelines of SLPAs outlined by national and state regulatory boards of the state SLPA license is held.