Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist Assistant; SLPA Houston, TX

Job Description

RCM Health Care Travel is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a local contract job in Houston, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

RCM Health Care is looking for a part time BILINGUAL SPANISH Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to work in Houston, TX, at a charter school located Central Northwest area (zip 77092). Caseload is about 15 students now, and will grow.

• Working hours:
  
  Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, in person only
• Caseload between 2 full time bilingual SLPs is 65 students, mostly preschool, some elementary aged (both campuses are PreK-5th grade)
• School will provide training on programs/policies/procedures
• School will assist with scheduling services/students

• Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders or related field
• Valid Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
• Ability to work with school and community population
• Ability to work independently

• Serve as the speech-language pathologist responsible for diagnosing speech and language disorders and implementing programs designed to increase a student’s speech, language, and communication development.

• Conduct formal and informal evaluations and re-evaluations as well as all other professional activities consistent with timelines and requirements of the law, rules and regulations, and local district policies and procedures.
• Compile formal and informal information from a variety of sources into a written report to assist in the determination of eligibility, educational need and identification of programming needs utilizing the district’s template.
• Coordinate and/or participate as a member of the ARD committee. Ensure that all documents are completed and meetings held within legal timelines.
• Translate appraisal data into research-based, appropriate, and relevant speech and language programs.
• Develop measurable IEP objectives and annual goals.
• Plan, prepare and provide research-based therapy interventions according to the student’s current schedule of services.
• Provide services in an inclusive setting, when appropriate, and coordinate intervention with general education staff.
• Keep meaningful and accurate data for each session with every student on assigned caseload.
• Provide consultation to campus RTI committee.
• Function as a consultant in speech and language to parents and staff as required.
• Participate in staffings of students served when requested.
• Participate with district in-services, parent training, and public awareness presentations regarding communication with a variety of needs.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of evaluations, ARD meetings, and related activities.
• Complete progress notes according to the district schedule for every student on assigned caseload by the designated due date utilizing relevant data and reporting objective information.
• Monitor student audit folders, including filling all required paperwork, in a timely manner.
• Supervise licensed assistants in speech-language pathology, Clinical Fellowship Year intern, students, and mentor fellow speech-language pathologists SLPs as assigned.
• Follow billing and reimbursement procedures for Medicaid and other needed documentation such as time studies.
• Complete required district caseload studies, logs, and Childhood Outcome Summaries by requested due dates.
• Attend monthly campus speech-language pathologists meetings and all required training.
• Use technology to organize information, schedule meetings and/or staffing’s, develop and maintain ARD documentation and produce written materials.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skills by engaging in professional development activities.

• School Year - Full…