Speech Therapist
Select Medical•Garland, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN outpatient Speech Language Pathologist in Garland, Texas. The role provides assessment and treatment for speech, language, cognitive-communication, fluency, and swallowing disorders. The therapist works with a multidisciplinary team and develops individualized, patient-centered plans of care. The position also involves training patients and families to address safety and support carryover into home and community settings, as well as participation in monthly speech 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/SPEAK OUT certification.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of outpatient experience with adults with neurological conditions.
- Licensed outpatient experience treating the adult neurologic population.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, ENT specialists, head and neck surgeons, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, neurologists, and referring physicians.
- Perform standardized assessments of 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 patient and family training to address safety concerns and facilitate carryover into the home and community.
- Participate in monthly speech trainings and continuing education related to speech pathology.
- Demonstrate commitment to the team, flexibility, professional interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and customer service.
