Speech Language Pathologist

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient•Grapevine, TX

40d

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Grapevine, TX Speech Language Pathologist - Day Neuro Monday - Friday Starting salary: $73,840 Compensation depends upon the candidate's years of experience and internal equity. Our team is looknig for a Speech Langauge Pathologist to work on a multidisciplinary team in the Day Neuro Clinic. Program focuses on return to highest level of independence possible as well as community reintegration for patients with acquired brain injuries and additional co-morbidities including aphasia, cognitive communication deficits, motor speech disorders, dysphagia. Candidates who have strengths or particular interest in community re-integration (including returning patients to work and school) is preferred. Patients are treated as part of a multidisciplinary team, six hours a day, Monday through Friday. Cognitive rehab, TBI and CVA experience required. Looking for candidates who are creative, innovative and work well on a team. Benefits of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist with us: We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Requirements

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.
Cognitive rehab, TBI and CVA experience required.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who have strengths or particular interest in community re-integration (including returning patients to work and school) is preferred.
Looking for candidates who are creative, innovative and work well on a team.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction.
Responsible for the 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.