Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Company: Children's Respite Care Center Inc
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:CRCC is a local non-profit, PSLF eligible organization dedicated to providing comprehensive education, nursing, and therapy wrapped services to children of all abilities to help them reach their highest potential. CRCC values Quality Care for Children, Family Involvement, and Staff Excellence. Come join our team!
We are looking for a part-time Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to float between our NW and SW centers.
Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for:

• Assessing, treating, and helping prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive communication, swallowing, and fluency.
• Identifying and providing therapeutic intervention for clients with communication problems related to deficits in expressive and receptive language, memory, attention, and problem solving.
• When appropriate, selects alternative forms of communication via sign language, low tech devices, and high-tech augmentative communication devices.
• Ensures staff and families understand and follow results of medical tests and interventions related to swallow studies, surgeries, and changes in medications.
• Communicates client needs as part of a team compiled of family, classroom staff and peers.Speech Language Pathologist Assistant will be responsible for:
  • Under the supervision of a CRCC Supervising Speech and Language Pathologist, as approved by DHHS (application approval required as evidenced by issuance of an SLP Supervisor license), the SLPA in accordance with the SLP generated treatment plan and under the direction of the supervising SLP, treats disorders related to speech, language, cognitive communication, swallowing, and fluency.Speech Language Pathologist Essential Functions/Responsibilities
    • Plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates physical therapy treatments, procedures, and programs from date of evaluation through date of discharge while adhering to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
    • Reviews client records in order to determine necessary speech and language services (screen, evaluation, and continued treatment).
    • Evaluates client to determine intervention strategies and frequency of speech and language treatment necessary using appropriate tests and measures.
    • Makes recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment, orthotics, assistive devices, and adjunct sessions with trained staff or family members.
    • Administers speech and language programs and intervention strategies.
    • Provides direct supervision to SLPAs every 30 days per regulation.
    • Modifies intervention when deemed appropriate.
    • Collaborates with school therapists in order to provide consistent and effective care.
    • Trains staff in safe implementation of speech and language therapy needs in the classroom.
    • Records all pertinent data in the client's medical records.
    • Provides and record all relevant paperwork and client information (evaluations, re-evaluations, daily notes, plan of care updates, and discharge summaries) per policies and procedures for the therapy department.
    • Assists with the recruiting and pre-screening of therapy clients.
    • Provides proper documentation for ordering necessary therapy equipment, supplies and assessment tools as needed.
    • Enters weekly schedule into the EHR system the prior Wednesday.
    • Respectfully communicates with parents/caregivers and serve as a resource for information relevant to client care, using Life Loop.Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Essential Functions/Responsibilities
      • Assist with speech, language and feeding therapy services as directed in the individualized plan of care developed by the supervising SLP which includes the delivery of therapeutic exercises, activities and interventions.
      • Follow the daily patient schedule as planned communicating with supervising SLP or the available rehab department leadership as needed regarding scheduling changes.
      • Consistently meet productivity expectations as assigned.
      • Monitor treatment progress. The SLPA will monitor progress of patients and record in treatment daily notes and in ongoing communication with supervising SLP.
      • Thorough documentation of interventions and progress on treatment goals to be completed by the end of each workday.
      • Preparing and managing therapy materials as directed by SLPs or rehab department leadership.
      • Follows DHHS regulations for SLP Supervisors and SLPAs to include:
      • Supervising SLP must provide direct onsite supervision for the first two treatment sessions of each patient's care.
      • Supervising SLP will be required to provide 20% of treatment sessions during a plan of care period (90 days).
      • Participate in at least 10 hours of in-service training per registration period, either formal or informal, which is directly related to the particular services provided by the SLPA.
      • Participate in semi-annual performance evaluations prepared and delivered by supervising SLP on a 1:1 basis.
      • On a weekly basis, communicate availability for upcoming week to the rehab department Lead for scheduling purposes.Speech Language Pathologist General Responsibilities and Professional Attributes
        • Recognizes own professional growth needs and pursue professional development opportunities.
        • Consistently applies and promotes CRCC's policies and procedures and Guiding Principles.
        • Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with children, parents and all staff members.
        • Represents the organization by attending outside events supporting CRCC, and participating in marketing and outreach efforts.
        • Willingly accepts guidance and respects input of others.
        • Fields caregiver concerns or issues in calm, professional manner. Passes on to therapy team member as appropriate. Monitors follow-up to ensure client issue(s) are adequately resolved.
        • Promotes family involvement and communication.
        • Provides input for monthly newsletter.
        • Maintains confidentiality with all information on children and families.
        • Accepts other duties as assigned.
        • Adheres to daily work schedule.
        • Strives to maintain harmonious relationships and communication with all staff members.
        • Performs duties without need of continuous supervision and carry them out within a reasonable timeframe.
        • Demonstrates pride in work and the business by practicing good grooming and wearing appropriate attire. Speech Language Pathologist Assistant General Responsibilities and Professional Attributes
          • Knowledge of and adherence to ASHA 's Assistants Code of Conduct which guides certified assistants in their clinical practice.
          • Recognizes own professional growth needs and pursues professional development opportunities.
          • Consistently applies and promotes CRCC's policies and procedures and guiding principles as well as the rehab department's handbook guidelines.
          • Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with children, parents and all staff members.
          • Willingly accepts guidance and respects input of others.
          • Fields caregiver concerns or issues in calm, professional manner. Passes on to therapy team member as appropriate. Monitors follow-up to ensure client issue(s) are adequately resolved.
          • Promotes family involvement and communication.
          • Maintains confidentiality with all information on children and families.
          • Accepts other duties as assigned.
          • Adheres to daily work schedule.
          • Strives to maintain harmonious relationships and communication with all staff members.
          • Demonstrates pride in work and the business by practicing good grooming and wearing appropriate attire.
            Speech Language Pathologist and Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
            • Ability to stay calm and poised in challenging situations.
            • Ability to communicate ideas in a clear and comprehensive manner both orally and in writing.
            • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and take direction from others.
            • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
            • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
            • Must be in good health.Requirements:Minimum Qualifications for Speech Language Pathologist
              • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school.
              • Current active license in state of Nebraska.
              • Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
              • Able to meet agency's conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry and the Nebraska State Patrol.Minimum Qualifications for Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
                • Current active license in state of Nebraska.
                • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications disorders, or an associate degree or equivalent with equivalent coursework.
                • Able to meet agency's conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry and the Nebraska State Patrol.
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
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