Speech Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient•Garland, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist for its outpatient setting in Garland, Texas. The role involves evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, fluency, and swallowing disorders, with individualized, patient-centered plans of care. The Speech Therapist works closely with a multidisciplinary team and referring physicians, provides patient and family training, and participates in speech-related trainings and continuing education.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- CCC-SLP certification from ASHA.
- TX-SLP certification from the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Dysphagia experience.
- LSVT or SPEAK OUT certification.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of outpatient experience with adult neuro patients.
- Licensed outpatient experience treating the adult neurologic population.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, ENT specialists, head and neck surgeons, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, neurologists, and other referring physicians.
- Perform standardized assessments for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and fluency disorders to develop individualized, patient-centered plans of care.
- Perform clinical swallow evaluations and interpret Modified Barium Swallow evaluations to determine safe diets and individualized plans of care.
- Plan and deliver effective patient and family training to address safety concerns and facilitate carryover into the home and community.
- Participate in monthly speech trainings and continuing education units related to speech pathology.
- Demonstrate commitment to the team, flexibility, professional interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and customer service.
