Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Inpatient•Dallas, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation at Baylor University Medical Center is seeking an acute-care Speech-Language Pathologist to work closely with its dedicated lung transplant team. The role addresses dysphagia, voice, and complex speech-language needs through specialized diagnostics, including Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS), and speaking valve placement, including inline with mechanical ventilation. The position also offers opportunities to participate in research and clinical program development. Baylor University Medical Center is a teaching hospital near downtown Dallas, providing services including Level 1 trauma care, transplantation, Level III NICU, LVAD implantation, stroke care, and cancer care. Therapists may rotate between teams to broaden their treatment skills across diagnoses and develop clinical specializations. Professional support and development opportunities include programs for new graduates, advanced practice mentoring, board certification, and clinical instructor preparation.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in adult dysphagia.
Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist or eligibility for state licensure.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association, or eligibility for certification pending professional experience.
Certified BLS, or completion within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Competency in Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans according to patients’ needs and physician direction.
Direct and delegate discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
Design functional treatment programs that support patients’ effective return to community activities.
Coordinate treatment programs with other clinical and therapeutic services and available community resources.
Develop comprehensive treatment goals to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
Educate patients, families, students, co-workers, and self.
Perform other professional duties related to patient care, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and program delivery.
Work with the lung transplant team to address dysphagia, voice, and complex speech-language needs using specialized diagnostics and interventions.
Participate in research and clinical program development.