Full-Time Speech Pathologist Assistant

Company: Sevita
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Pediatric Partners, a part of the Sevita family, provides comprehensive in-home and clinic-based therapeutic services for children and young adults. Our teams of compassionate pediatric experts help children with medically complex, developmental, behavioral, educational, or other needs learn the skills they need to thrive. We offer physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy, as well as augmentative and alternative communication.OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSAt Sevita, we believe that everyone deserves to live well. For more than 50 years, our team members have provided home and community-based health care for adults, children, and their families across the United States. Our extraordinary team offers innovative, quality services and support that lead to growth and new opportunities for the people we serve and for our employees.SUMMARYThe Speech Pathologist Assistant provides coordinated speech therapy assistance with a Bachelors Degree in Speech Therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.Administers the speech therapy treatment plan as developed by the Speech Language Pathologist.Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in performing patient care activities.Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with the education and competence to care for the patients.Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skillsMeets mandatory continuing education requirementsPromotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payers, through education, coaching and other assistance as necessaryDemonstrates commitment, professional growth and competencyPerforms other related duties and activities as required.Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the JobThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.Education and Experience:Graduate of an accredited school of speech therapy assistant with a Bachelors DegreeOne year experience as a Speech Therapy Assistant in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.Pediatric and Home Health experience preferred.Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:Current Texas State License to practice speech therapyOther Skills and Abilities:Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonal skills.Other Requirements:Travel as neededPhysical Requirements:Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENTExternal and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.Weve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Choose your own hours* Monday to Friday* No nights* No weekendsWork Location: In personby Jobble

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