Speech Therapist PRN - Full-time / Part-time

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-PRN) works to ensure the identification of and accommodation of eligible children and their families. The SLP is responsible for evaluation, assessment, and/or treatment programming for infants and toddlers living within the two county catchment area of Project G.R.O.W. ECI. The SLP is responsible for providing training to program personnel, consultants, and families as a member of the Trans/Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The areas of training are to include: communication/language development, sensory and oral motor, positioning, and assistive technology devices/services. SLP is responsible for active treatment and documentation of service delivery and needs. They work under the general supervision of a Program Supervisor or Program Director, uses professional initiative, independent judgment, and travels within the assigned catchment area. SLP provides supervision and oversight for Speech Language Pathology Assistants, students, and/or interns. SLP is responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy. Working hours will vary if PRN. Bilingual SLP must be competent to interpret English/Spanish as determined by achieving a language proficiency of "limited working" or above on the MasterWord Spanish Proficiency Assessment and will receive a stipend.

Salary 

Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Master's degree in speech and language communication disorders from an accredited college or university.   Current license as a speech therapist.   
• Valid, Current Texas Driver License
• Knowledge of infant/child development
• Knowledge of early intervention techniques
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of assessment techniques
• Interpersonal skills for positive interaction with individuals
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate both orally & in writing
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in applying departmental policy & procedure
• Ability to use/interpret standardized testing instruments

Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Previous work experience in Pediatric Therapy
• Bilingual and Pediatrics experience 

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform CPR
• Kneeling
• Pushing
• Light lifting (15 lbs) 
• Climbing stairs
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Light carrying (15 lbs) 
• Pulling hand over hand
• Operating a motor vehicle
• Ability to see
• Reaching over shoulder
• Simple Grasping
• Hearing (with or without aid) 
• Walking
• Standing
• Ability to write
• Sitting
• Twisting

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer