Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Odessa, TX

Compensation:  $48 to $55 per hour with a $1,500 sign-on bonus

Benefits:

• 401k (5% matching & fully vested after 3 years)
• Primary Medical Insurance - Paid by employer
• Basic Life insurance  - Paid by employer
• CCU Packages for $1500/year 
• Paid Leaves on Holidays
• License Renewal and Professional Membership Dues
• All other optional benefits:

1. Dental and Vision insurance
2. STD/LTD
3. Voluntary Life 
4. Critical Illness
5. Voluntary Accident
6. AFLAC- All policies

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in Odessa, TX. The ideal candidate is responsible for treating speech, language, social communication, and cognitive-communication disorders in children as outlined in the plan of care set forth by the Speech Language Pathologist. 

About the Job

The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant is responsible for implementing and documenting treatment. Responsible for communicating with patients, families, and other health care professionals regarding treatment and progress.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care by implementing treatment plans set forth by the Speech Language Pathologist
• Complete daily documentation of treatment on time. 
• Provide Speech therapy services in a manner consistent with the ASHA code of ethics and standards set forth by the State Board of Examiners
• Established and maintained effective communication with physicians, other therapy team members, patients, and their families to enhance patient care
• Maintain current license through professional development and continuing education
• Follow and maintain procedures outlined in the Permian Basin Human Resource Manual, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Manual
• Preserved and protected patient confidentiality by complying and adhering to prescribed policies, procedures, and HIPAA regulations outlined by Permian Basin Rehabilitation 
• Center
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Comply with all safety and infection control procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director or Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current Texas License as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
• Knowledge of the etiology and treatment of communication disorders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Effective time management skills
• Citizen of the USA or authorized to work in the USA

Pay:

• $48 to $55 per hour with a $1,500 signing-on bonus

Schedule:

• 7:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Thursday
• Full-time = 30 to 38 hours/week
• Part-time =  under 30 hours/week

Work Location:

• Onsite, Odessa, TX 79761