Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health • Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with swallowing, speech-language, and therapy needs. The role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing appropriate plans of care with patients and families, providing education and counseling, and assisting with discharge from therapy services. The Speech Language Pathologist also supervises clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Licensed Speech Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing Modified Barium Swallow Tests (MBS).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing, speech-language, and therapy needs.
• Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
• Design and implement plans of care appropriate to identified problems, involving patients and their families.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Supervise activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time