Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient Feeding/Swallowing

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will appropriately diagnose and treat patients primarily between the ages of 0 –21 years with feeding & swallowing disorders. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology field of study required
• CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association require
• TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required
• 2-year professional experience as SLP in pediatric setting (may include clinical fellowship but excludes training completed prior to completion of Masters degree)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with pediatric dysphagia evaluation and treatment in medically complex populations, including NICU follow up, trach/vent/PMV, genetic syndromes, cardiac, and Head and Neck Tumor program
• Patients range in age from infancy to adolescent
• Involvement in multidisciplinary teams including Aerodigestive Clinic and Swallow Disorders Clinic
• Opportunities for growth in VFSS and FEES
• Must be skilled in complex feeding therapy techniques
• Evidence-based evaluation and treatment methods

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations/consultations and interprets results
• Provides results verbally to patient and/or family/caregiver and/or to referral source
• Develops treatment plan in conjunction with patient and/or family/caregiver
• Implements treatment plan and monitors progress on an ongoing basis
• Maintains records as required by law, IDS policy and administrative regulations
• Documents evaluation procedures, results, diagnoses, and recommendations
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs as required to maintain licensure and promote professional growth
• Promotes speech-language pathology services within the community and the IDS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees