Job Description
RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a local contract job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Local Contract
IN PERSON Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPa)
RCM Health Care is looking for a part time BILINGUAL SPANISH Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to work in Houston, TX, at a charter school located Central Northwest area (zip 77092) . Caseload is about 15 students now, and will grow.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Overview:
- Working hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, in person only
- Caseload between 2 full time bilingual SLPs is 65 students, mostly preschool, some elementary aged (both campuses are PreK-5th grade)
- School will provide training on programs/policies/procedures
- School will assist with scheduling services/students
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders or related field
- Valid Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
- Ability to work with school and community population
- Ability to work independently
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Primary Purpose:
- Serve as the speech-language pathologist responsible for diagnosing speech and language disorders and implementing programs designed to increase a student’s speech, language, and communication development.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Major Duties And Responsibilities:
- Conduct formal and informal evaluations and re-evaluations as well as all other professional activities consistent with timelines and requirements of the law, rules and regulations, and local district policies and procedures.
- Compile formal and informal information from a variety of sources into a written report to assist in the determination of eligibility, educational need and identification of programming needs utilizing the district’s template.
- Coordinate and/or participate as a member of the ARD committee. Ensure that all documents are completed and meetings held within in legal timelines.
- Translate appraisal data into research-based, appropriate, and relevant speech and language programs.
- Develop measurable IEP objectives and annual goals.
- Plan, prepare and provide research-based therapy interventions according to the student’s current schedule of services.
- Provide services in an inclusive setting, when appropriate, and coordinate intervention with general education staff.
- Keep meaningful and accurate data for each session with every student on assigned caseload.
- Provide consultation to campus RTI committee.
- Function as a consultant in speech and language to parents and staff as required.
- Participate in staffings of students served when requested.
- Participate with district in-services, parent training, and public awareness presentations regarding communication with a variety of needs.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of evaluations, ARD meetings, and related activities.
- Complete progress notes according to the district schedule for every student on assigned caseload by the designated due date utilizing relevant data and reporting objective information.
- Monitor student audit folders, including filling all required paperwork, in a timely manner.
- Supervise licensed assistants in speech-language pathology, Clinical Fellowship Year intern, students, and mentor fellow speech-language pathologists SLPs as assigned.
- Follow billing and reimbursement procedures for Medicaid and other needed documentation such as time studies.
- Complete required district caseload studies, logs, and Childhood Outcome Summaries by requested due dates.
- Attend monthly campus speech-language pathologists meetings and all required training.
- Use technology to organize information, schedule meetings and/or staffing’s, develop and maintain ARD documentation and produce written materials.
- Develop and maintain knowledge and skills by engaging in professional development activities.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Schedule:
- 2025-2026 School Year - Full Time - Will follow Academic Calendar
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability insurance
- 401K Flex Spending
- Referral Bonus Program
- Weekly Direct Deposit
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Compensation:
- Up to $55/hour - based on experience
About Us: RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.
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Rcm HealthCare Travel Job ID #306429. Posted job title: Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPa)
About RCM HealthCare Travel
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.
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