Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) engages in the professional practice of communication and swallowing. You will provide evaluations, treatment plans, education and training to meet the cognitive, communication and swallowing needs of our patients. The primary role will be to work alongside the Pediatric Physiatrist in a multidisciplinary environment to provide intensive function-based therapy in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to learn and grow in their practice by being exposed to burns, orthopaedic, acute care, outpatient settings, and program development.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Speech Pathology
- SLP license in state of Texas
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's)
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience in a pediatric setting
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Responsibilities
- Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing a comprehensive, patient and family-centered approach to decision making incorporating national standards and the AMA CPT codes.
- SLP will design, develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address presenting symptoms or concerns of a communication and/or swallowing problem or related functional issue to optimize function.
- Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, their families, care management, and community resources such as schools/outside therapy clinics, and actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate thorough documentation.
- This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day!
- In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
- Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.
- Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
- Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
- Benefits may vary based on state law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
