Speech Therapist - Frisco

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual looking to positively impact the life of children with special needs?

At Pediatrics Plus, you can do just that!We are currently seeking Speech Language Pathologists to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World!

Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (ABA, OT, PT, and Speech) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.

Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K
• Training & Development
• Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities
• Supportive & interdisciplinary work environment

What you will do:

Our Speech Language Pathologist provides speech therapy to children ages 0-21 as prescribed by a physician, based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions. This role will also be responsible for the following:

• Evaluates children using appropriate testing protocols, tools, etc. to follow funding guidelines for each particular child.
• Creates appropriate goals/objectives to be turned in with each evaluation.
• Schedules children onto caseload by contacting the parent/guardian.
• Provides therapy services to children based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions.
• Provides documentation of all therapy services by locking and electronically signing weekly progress notes.
• Updates and turns in efficiency reports weekly.
• Completes additional paperwork requirements in an accurate and timely manner as notified by administration. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
  • Annual re-evaluations
  • Discharge Summaries
• Collaborates with administration and other disciplines to ensure quality services for children and families.
• Available to provide speech therapy services and other related duties (meetings, conferences, etc.) during the days and hours stipulated in the Employee Handbook and Therapist Supplement.
• Available to children and families to ensure continuity of care and proper management of treatment.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary conferences as needed.
• Demonstrates continued growth in therapeutic skills through learning, knowledge and application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and their families.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills which includes a working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Education/ Certification:

• Current, unrestricted speech language pathologist license as approved by the employee’s state licensing board
• Current ASHA certification

Physical Demands:

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