Speech Therapist

Next Step Transition Center is a Day Habilitation, Program Provider, and Group Home for individuals with disabilities in Deer Park and surrounding areas, Beaumont and surrounding areas and Georgetown . As a member of our team, you would work with young adults with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. The job position is one of an independent contractor, so you can make your own schedule. The position will require a one-time assessment and follow-ups weekly or bi-weekly depending on the young adult's needs.

Benefits:

• Work incentives like team lunches, employee appreciation week, etc.
• Flexible work schedule
• Family-owned and operated
• Great, positive team environment
• Job Types: Part-time, Contract
• Pay: $69.78 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
• Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
• Keeping up to date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
• Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
• Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.
• Providing mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.
• Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.
• a speech-language pathologist licensed in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 401

COVID-19 considerations:

All staff members must wear masks and have their temperature taken daily. We are required by the state of Texas to have temperature logs and contact tracing information.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.