We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist SLP to join Rock Rehabilitation LLC team! You will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop therapy and treatment plans for speech disorders including Autism children.
• Implement standardized tests for accurate diagnosis of communication disorders
• Establish treatment goals and milestones with patients
• Update patient progress to relevant parties
• Research related speech and language problems
• Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients.
• Accurately interprets evaluation findings.
• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements a speech/language pathology treatment program. Re-assess patient status and alters treatment goals, plan, and program as needed. Motivates and instructs patient/caregivers using appropriate methods
• Communicates effectively with staff, patients/caregivers, and professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Rock Rehabilitation policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in speech pathology or other related fields, especially Autism
• Must have two (2) years of experience.
• Current license to practice speech/language pathology by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology for Texas.
• Current certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support
• Familiarity with communication disorders
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills