Job Description

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING AN IMPACT?
TIRED OF FEELING BURNT OUT?
LOOKING FOR A MORE COLLABORATIVE TEAM?
WANT TO HAVE MORE FUN AT WORK?
Then you have found the right company!

What We Offer:

• Flexible, as-needed scheduling options.
• Work-life balance with no guaranteed weekly hours.
• Supportive, ENERGETIC, positive team culture.
• Opportunities for clinic involvement and growth when available
• And you get your Birthday OFF (who doesn't love that?!)

Position Overview:

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides high-quality speech and language services on an as-needed basis to support clinic operations. This role is ideal for a clinician seeking flexibility while contributing to patient care during therapist absences, schedule gaps, or increased caseload demand. The SLP is expected to maintain the same clinical standards and professionalism as all full-time and part-time team members.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct formal and informal evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned, consistent with timelines, laws, regulations, and clinic policies.
• Compile formal and informal information into written reports to assist in determining eligibility, needs, and programming.
• Translate appraisal data into research-based, appropriate, and relevant speech and language programs.
• Develop measurable long- and short-term speech and language goals.
• Plan, prepare, and provide research-based therapy interventions based on assigned patient schedules.
• Maintain flexibility to provide services across varying schedules and patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to review patient goals and progress.
• Provide services in inclusive settings when appropriate and coordinate care with other providers.
• Keep accurate and meaningful data for each session with every patient on assigned caseload.
• Counsel parents and families on strategies to support communication at home.
• Follow all clinic procedures, protocols, and documentation standards.

Clinic Support & Engagement:

• Assist the Clinic Manager with clinical procedures or program improvements when available.
• Participate in team collaboration and meetings as needed.
• Support marketing efforts when present in clinic (e.g., community events, referral relationships) as appropriate.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Canva.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Professional and timely communication (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing schedules and clinic needs.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism, kindness, and tact.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field.
• Valid Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a pediatric setting preferred.
• Experience with feeding/swallowing therapy preferred.
• LSLS training or knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to be trained in and provide services for Auditory Processing Disorder.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Maintain flexibility in job responsibilities as clinic needs evolve.
• Availability to accept or decline shifts based on personal schedule and clinic demand.

At Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing (DISH), we believe in utilizing a whole-family approach that teaches children, parents, and family members how to move through the early education and developmental journey. We believe that student success is not only dependent on the child’s abilities, but on family involvement throughout the education process. From newborn hearing screenings to college acceptance letters, our goal is to help your child excel past milestones and to provide parents with the best resources to help them along the way. Our families work directly with staff members to help build and develop appropriate goals and milestones based on their exact needs. Parents and children will work with teachers, speech therapists, audiologists, and occupational therapists based on their child’s comprehensive evaluation. Services are offered year-round by our wonderful staff and parents are always encouraged to be involved and ask any questions that may come up in the process. Our staff works together WITH the families in order to keep constant communication on child development and progress throughout the year.

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