Speech Language Pathologist

About the position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a full-time inpatient position. The role involves working Monday to Friday with a starting salary of $71,760. The compensation is dependent on the candidate's years of experience and internal equity. The institute is recognized as one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the country, particularly noted for its work with Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury patients.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement and modify treatment plan in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensure the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serve as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

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.
• Minimum of 1-year experience working with the Spinal Cord population as well as experience with tracheostomy and ventilator patients.

Benefits

• Latest rehab technologies
• Engaged and team-oriented culture
• High success rates of patients being discharged home
• Clinical ladders to develop our therapists
• Full-benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
• Loan Repayment Assistance - full-time employees are eligible after their first 90 days