Speech Lang. Pathologist PRN- Acute Care

Parkland Health • Parkland, FL

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides comprehensive communication and swallowing rehabilitative services to facilitate the patient's ability to recover to their maximum potential and assumes a leadership role in the Speech Therapy/ Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech - Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Completed a nine-month Clinical Fellowship.
• Two years' experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network.
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of pediatric and/or adult neurogenic language disorders, swallowing, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice disorders, alaryngeal communication, articulation and normal language development.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and family members.
• Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive communication and swallowing rehabilitative services to facilitate the patient's ability to recover to their maximum potential.
• Assumes a leadership role in the Speech Therapy/ Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior