Pediatric SLP - Region Building

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric SLP Field Lead

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 :

https : / / www.vivapeds.com / testimonials /

Responsibilities :

• 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

Requirements :

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

Benefits :

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!

Company Description

VIVA Pediatrics is a home health services company with a specialty in Private Duty Nursing and Skilled Nursing Visits as well as Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy for infants and children. We are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care and attention. Our agency is proud to be nurse owned and operated, thus providing high-quality comprehensive care to medically fragile children. VIVA's core mission is to staff compassionate and understanding caregivers that take pride in paying close attention to each patient's needs.

Company Description

VIVA Pediatrics is a home health services company with a specialty in Private Duty Nursing and Skilled Nursing Visits as well as Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy for infants and children. We are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care and attention. Our agency is proud to be nurse owned and operated, thus providing high-quality comprehensive care to medically fragile children. VIVA's core mission is to staff compassionate and understanding caregivers that take pride in paying close attention to each patient's needs.