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Description Benefits Include:* • Medical Plans with six (6) plan options for every budget • Vision Plan • Dental Plans • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan • Paid-Time Off • Paid CEUs • Flexible Hours *Based on full-time Status Job Summary: The qualified candidate should be a Speech Therapy Assistant who provides coordinated speech therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist. Essential Functions • Administers the speech therapy treatment plan as developed by the Speech Therapist. • Document clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis, including clinical and progress notes. • Analyze patient needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by a physician. • Ensures proper consultation, documentation, and coordination of care with other disciplines to ensure coordination of care. • Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating /performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and disease transmission. • Accepts clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients. • Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desired outcomes. • Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participates in in-services. Requirements Job Qualifications: Educations: Graduate of an accredited college or University in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. Licensure: Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, current Texas Drivers License. Experience: Two years experience in acute care or rehabilitation setting, home health preferred. Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions Works in a patient’s home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Efforts: Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs