Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Longview

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Longview

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Pediatric Feeding Speech Language Pathologist

Join Viva Pediatrics - Where Passion Meets Purpose!

Here, you're not just a number, you're a valued member of our patient-centered community. Experience a work environment where quality care triumphs and your voice matters

What Sets Us Apart:

• Family-Centric Approach:
  We're a family-owned company and driven by a heart for service, not just productivity. Our focus is on delivering exceptional care, not just meeting quotas.
• Unparalleled Flexibility:
  Your life, your schedule. Enjoy the freedom to balance work with your personal commitments. Our part-time roles come with no after‑school or minimum caseload requirements.
• Empowering Leadership:
  Benefit from experienced therapy leaders who are not just bosses but mentors, guiding you towards excellence.
• Efficient Systems in Place:
  Our intake and authorization teams streamline processes, making your work seamless and stress‑free.
• Ethical and Transparent:
  We pride ourselves on ethical practices with no waiting lists and a healthy growth model that encourages open dialogue and idea sharing.
• Competitive Rewards:
  We recognize your hard work with competitive pay, acknowledging the value you bring to our team.
• Independence Within a Supportive Network:
  Enjoy the freedom to make decisions backed by a team that is always there when needed.
• Resources at Your Fingertips:
  Access to test kits, materials, and a state‑of‑the‑art web‑based EMR system to make your job easier.

We believe that offering a great culture leads to great care. Here is what our clients are saying:

• Provides speech therapy services to patients within assigned geographic areas for the purpose of building full time caseloads for incoming speech therapist hires.
• Works with the marketing team to promote VIVA Pediatrics to potential referral sources.
• Performs clinical assessment;
  Identifies patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient’s needs and desires.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Provides appropriate plan, treatment, and evaluation for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Maintain pertinent records of specific tests performed and progress made.
• Educates patient/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication and feeding, and appropriate discharge plans through family members.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promotes Agency mission and administrative policies.
• Helps with interview process for clinical side of new therapist.
• Helps with mentoring other speech therapists as needed.
• Available to other therapists for clinical questions as needed.
• Reviews notes and evals.
• Responsible for developing training programs and training other speech therapists as needed.
• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
• 3 or more years of experience in pediatric speech therapy.
• Ability to supervise Clinical Fellows and/or Speech Therapy Assistants.
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Feeding therapy experience.
• Current Texas Driver’s License.
• Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile.
• Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary insurance (accident & critical illness)

Join us at Viva Pediatrics, where your career is more than a job - it's a journey of growth, support, and purpose. Apply now and be a part of a team that's making a difference, one child at a time!

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care