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 and speech-language therapy needs. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, educating patients and families, supporting discharge from therapy services, and supervising clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Licensed Speech Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• 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 appropriate plans of care that address identified problems and involve patients and families.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Plan 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