Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Easterseals Lonestar
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

We are hiring in Central Texas! Join us at Easterseals Central Texas (Lonestar) for an exciting and rewarding career as a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist! *Bilingual English/Spanish Required* What You'll Do Provide therapy services to children birth to 36 months of age in their natural environment which includes their home and or community. We use a family-centered model that includes the parent or guardian as an important member of the child's team to achieve goals developed together. This position is home-based and requires reliable transportation means. Specific operational priorities are identified in the annual Organization's Operational Work Plan. The occupant of this position is guided by the Organizational Systems Manual (policies and procedures), multi-year Strategic Plan, Operational Work Plan, Organizational Calendar, and teamwork expectations in the conduct of all professional activities. The occupant is expected to maintain the skills, credentials, and knowledge essential for successful job performance. You will: Attend staff meetings, agency, and ECI team in services and trainings. Complete continuing education needed to maintain certification/licensure and renew certification/licensure as necessary. Update Human Resources on all needed documentation on a regular basis as required by agency standards. Complete agency and program training as specified within timelines. Attend and participate in ECI team related quality assurance meetings and reviews including Utilization Review and Peer Review. Maintain communication throughout work hours with the main office. Conduct intakes and screenings per policies. Initiate and maintain contact with children's physicians for obtaining and updating necessary medical information. Serve as a member of a family-centered team to: A. Develop and deliver a comprehensive routines-based service plan primarily in a primary service provider model, and B. Assist families in identifying their routines, concerns, priorities, and resources, and C. Perform and coordinate developmental assessments, and D. Assess development, goal attainment, and continuing needs on a periodic basis, and E. Reevaluate outcomes and strategies based on family-centered choice. Provide routines-based Speech Therapy within qualitative and quantitative standards of the agency. Assist and facilitate the work of team members, other departments, and agency managers in attaining the goals and objectives of the organization. Hands-on or direct training of skills, documentation, billing, competencies, and theory as assigned. Continue to increase knowledge and understanding of ECI policy and procedures. Be available to staff for answering questions, problem-solving, and case conferencing. You're a great fit for this role if you have: Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology; two years experience working with children, preferably children with special needs. Must have own transportation with current auto insurance as required by Texas law. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Bilingual in Spanish. Compensation $72,000-78,000 Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Generous PTO and holidays. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent health expenses. 403(b) retirement plan with company matching contribution. Short- and long-term disability And more! Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $72,000 - $78,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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