Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric Neurosurgery (Practice Plan)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School’s Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. The role primarily serves adult patients, along with select pediatric patients, in a tertiary academic medical center. Services include specialized diagnostic assessments, evidence-based therapy, coordination of care for surgical patients, and outpatient treatment delivered in person or virtually, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team. The position may also involve clinical coordination for speech therapy programs and participation in departmental research, including recruiting research subjects and contributing to project development and implementation, depending on department needs. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current Speech-Language Pathologist licensure through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) covering the clinical domains of voice, airway, and swallowing pathology.
Experience as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary laryngology treatment team.

Responsibilities

Evaluate voice, airway, and swallowing pathology in the context of educational, medical, social, and psychological factors to identify therapy needs.
Evaluate special populations, including professional voice users and performers, patients with neurological disorders, head and neck cancer patients, and select pediatric patients with voice, airway, or swallowing pathology.
Perform diagnostic laryngeal imaging examinations, including flexible and rigid videostroboscopy, and acoustic and aerodynamic assessments of voice and airway function.
Perform instrumental swallowing assessments, including flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES) and modified barium swallow studies (MBSS).
Plan and conduct rehabilitative treatment programs tailored to patients’ specific deficits, maintaining competency in current physiologic voice and dysphagia therapy skills.
Coordinate pre- and post-operative therapy services for select patients undergoing surgery for voice, airway, and swallowing pathology, including determining the need for and facilitating referrals to specialists and imaging.
Provide outpatient therapy sessions in person or virtually, and document diagnostic findings, therapy provided, and patient progress in reports.
Depending on department needs, provide clinical coordination for speech therapy-related programs.
Depending on department needs, recruit subjects for research programs and participate in conceptualizing and carrying out departmental research projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Increased vacation accrual with length of service.
Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.