Speech Language Pathologist - NICU

Select Medical • Dallas, TX

12d • Onsite

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 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role is at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC), a distinguished teaching hospital near downtown Dallas, recognized nationally for its multiple clinical specialties including Level 1 trauma, transplantation, Level III NICU, LVAD implantation, Stroke Center, and a dedicated cancer hospital. Therapists have the opportunity to rotate positions, expand treatment skills across various diagnoses, and develop clinical specializations. BSWIR at BUMC thrives in the fast-paced acute care environment where patient journeys begin. We provide a robust professional support and development system, including a New Graduate Program, Advanced Practice Mentoring, Board Certification support, and clinical instructor preparation.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least 1 year of full-time neonatal intensive care unit experience.
• 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
• New Grad Mentors
• National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
• Residency Programs
• Continuing Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed