Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist, PRN

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will appropriately diagnose and treat patients primarily between the ages of 0 –21. It will be primarily weekends, inpatient coverage so they need to have advanced knowledge of dysphagia and acquired neurological deficits, can work from newborns to 18+.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology field of study required
• CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association require
• TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required
• 2-year professional experience as SLP in pediatric setting (may include clinical fellowship but excludes training completed prior to completion of Masters degree)

Nice To Haves

• Experienced with management of complex pediatric dysphagia
• Familiarity with pediatric airway disorders, including trach/vent
• Able to informally evaluate cognitive-linguistic deficits
• Strong understanding of progression of oral feeding development from newborn to transitional feeders
• Able to collaborate and effectively communicate with members of medical team
• Makes referrals for other evaluations as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations/consultations and interprets results
• Provides results verbally to patient and/or family/caregiver and/or to referral source
• Develops treatment plan in conjunction with patient and/or family/caregiver
• Implements treatment plan and monitors progress on an ongoing basis
• Maintains records as required by law, IDS policy and administrative regulations
• Documents evaluation procedures, results, diagnoses, and recommendations
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs as required to maintain licensure and promote professional growth
• Promotes speech-language pathology services within the community and the IDS

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level