SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST / SPEECH THERAPIST - FORT WORTH TX

Company: Resilient Healthcare & Home Health
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

Resilient Healthcare and Home Health is seeking a motivated and talented Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to build a team of therapists that can help cultivate our vision for interdisciplinary-focused and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities of a Speech Language Pathologist:

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with patients
• Provide counseling and consultations for new patients, their family members and caregivers
• Create goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Oversee speech-language pathologist assistants and support their full-scope understanding of how to manage an office
• Prepare speech pathology equipment and exam room ensuring proper sterilization and safety procedures are followed
• Review the patient's file prior to their appointment and have a clear understanding of the challenge to be addressed
• Attend continuing education courses and work to advance personal knowledge and experience within the field Qualifications of a Speech Language Pathologist:
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Therapy and Licensed in the State of Texas
  • Proficiency in computer software commonly used for documentation and report preparation
  • Master's degree in speech therapy is required
  • Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to HIPAA legislation and other patient privacy laws
  • Experience working with sensitive and personal patient records and information
  • Proficient in troubleshooting common software and hardware challenges in relation to the regular use of speech pathology tools
  • Physical endurance and the ability to work primarily in a standing position
  • A friendly and professional demeanor is required when explaining procedures and processes to patients
  • Accountability and attention to detail is essential when handling and documenting important medical information

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