Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Job DetailsJob Location: Higgins - San Antonio, TX 78217Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master'sSalary Range: $65,080.77 - $104,129.24 SalaryJob Shift: Typically, M-F 8am to 5pmJob Category: Health CareGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
This position is responsible for providing direct and consultative therapeutic services to infants, toddlers, and families so that the child will progress in the acquisition and mastery of functional skills in order to reduce or overcome limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays. Requirements of early intervention service provision come under the authority of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and are regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). This position serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to evaluate, assess, determine eligibility, develop, and carry out treatment plans, document progress and required processes, educate families and community partners, and collaborate with physicians and other care providers. Services are provided in the setting where the child lives, learns, and plays and as such performance of job duties requires independent navigation and travel to locations across Bexar County and provision of services in a variety of locations under a variety of conditions. Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist also provide developmental training for program staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position requires face to face interactions with co-workers, families, children, and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position.


Provide direct therapy services, in accordance with the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), to children with disabilities or developmental delays by providing families and caregivers appropriate strategies which help the child participate in their natural environment in compliance with HHSC/Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) rules, regulations and program standards. The philosophy of the program and this position is to provide educational material and emotional support to families, so the child can learn throughout the day in a variety of typical activities, and to support the attachment between the parent or primary caregiver and child. Documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, HHSC/ECI program, Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations. (80%)
Serve on an interdisciplinary assessment team to correctly administer the Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition (DAYC-2) to determine annual eligibility for development delay or discipline specific evaluation tool with clinical judgement if child has a qualifying diagnosis. Accurately scores protocol, establishes eligibility, and share results appropriately. Determine eligibility in accordance and within timelines defined by HHSC/ECI rules and regulations and program policies and procedures. Submit all evaluation documentation including evaluation tool and eligibility calculator to the appropriate personnel in accordance with program deadlines. Document all services provided in compliance with HHSC/ECI, program and insurance rules and regulations and submit documentation of services for billing purposes daily. (10%)


OTHER FUNCTIONS


This position participates in the development of IFSP, assists the family in developing outcomes for their child and identifying needs within their daily routines in compliance with HHSC/ECI rules, regulations, and program standards. Documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, HHSC/ECI program, Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations. (5%)
Participate in monthly team meetings, discipline, agency, and staffing meetings to ensure family and child outcomes are met and required information is secured. (4%)
Other duties to support the delivery and quality of services that are provided to Brighton families. (1%)


QUALIFICATIONS


Required: Degreed and current Texas Licensure in speech-language pathology. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access as well as Adobe. Must complete the Making it Work Module within 1 month of hire date and Case Management Module within 6 months of hire date.
Preferred: Prior experience in ECI, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a family-centered service organization. Bilingual in Spanish.


NECESSARY SKILLS


Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Core Values which are at the heart of our organization and are embedded in all roles.
High quality of work, organization and planning skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, self-improvement and initiative, adaptability and flexibility, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work well with others and independently.
Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical dev