Speech Language Pathologist - NICU
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation at Baylor University Medical Center is seeking a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist specializing in the NICU. This role is at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC), a distinguished teaching hospital recognized nationally, offering multiple clinical specialties including a Level III NICU. Therapists have the opportunity to rotate positions, expanding treatment skills and developing clinical specializations. BSWIR at BUMC thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment, supporting patient journeys from trauma to intensive care. They provide a robust professional support and development system, including a New Graduate Program, Advanced Practice Mentoring, Board Certification, and clinical instructor preparation.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of full-time neonatal intensive care unit experience with demonstrated competence in all gestational ages.
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
- Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
- Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
- Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
- Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
- Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
- Coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services as available community resources.
- Develop comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Clinical Ladder Program - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
- National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
- Residency Programs
- Continuing Education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
